Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,620 - 179,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm based in Chicago is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join their consulting group. The role focuses on transmission systems planning and advisory projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least six years of relevant power systems engineering experience. The engineer will prepare generator interconnection applications, review ISO studies, and lead projects using modern data tools. Competitive compensation and a hybrid work schedule are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant power systems engineering experience.
• Experience in load flow and contingency analysis.
• Ability to lead the application of data automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Focus on utility planning and advisory projects in transmission systems.
• Prepare new generator interconnection applications.
• Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems engineering

Transmission planning software

Load flow analysis

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Description

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

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

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

$116,620.00 - $179,890.00

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.