Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & accident insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a power systems engineer in the Consulting group, focusing on utility planning and advisory projects. The role emphasizes transmission system planning, generator interconnection analysis, and reviewing ISO feasibility studies to guide clients such as ISO/RTOs and utilities.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and substantial experience in power systems, with proficiency in load flow and stability analysis tools, and scripting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience can substitute for an advanced degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant power systems engineering experience with utility or consultant.
• Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission thermal and voltage constraints and transfer capability limits.
• Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability analysis using PSS/E, PSLF, TARA.

Responsibilities

• Transmission system planning and analysis to support clients (ISO/RTO and electric utilities).
• Preparing generator interconnection applications including single-line diagrams and models for steady-state, dynamic, and short circuit analysis.
• Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to guide ISO Interconnection Customers.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Load flow analysis

Scripting (Python)

JavaScript

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to focus on our utility planning and advisory projects, such as the following:

• Transmission system planning and analysis, including studies in load flow, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients (EMT), to support a variety of clients such as ISO/RTO and electric utilities.


• Preparing new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of steady-state, dynamic, and short circuit models to support the applications.


• Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients, who are ISO Interconnection Customers.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree


• A minimum of 6 years relevant power systems engineering experience with utility or consultant


• Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission thermal and voltage constraints and to identify transfer capability limits


• Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability analysis using PSS/E, PSLF, TARA

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in stability analysis to identify critical clearing times, identify voltage constraints and analyze power system damping


• Experience in electromagnetic transient analysis using PSCAD


• Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or ASPEN


• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs, such as: PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ISO-NE


• Experience in Python, Java Script, or other scripting languages

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision


• Life & Accident Insurance


• Disability Coverage


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Back-Up Daycare


• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)


• Pre-Tax Commuter Account


• Merit Scholarship Program


• Employee Discount Program


• Corporate Charitable Giving Program


• Tuition Assistance


• First Professional Licensure Bonus


• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Bereavement Leave


• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.