Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Chicago seeks a power systems engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The role involves conducting transmission system planning, preparing generator interconnection applications, and reviewing ISO studies. The company offers comprehensive healthcare, an award-winning benefits package, and a salary range of $116,620 - $179,890. A commitment to employee wellness and support makes it a top workplace.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in power systems engineering with utility or consultant.
• Experience using transmission planning software for load flow modeling.
• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transmission system planning and analysis.
• Prepare generator interconnection applications.
• Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies.

Skills

Load flow analysis

Contingency analysis

Experience with transmission planning software

Stability analysis

Electromagnetic transient analysis

Short circuit analysis

Python

Java Script

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

CAPE

ASPEN

Job description

Description

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.
• 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.

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.

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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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.

Awards & Recognition

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.

Location

City: Chicago

State: IL

Country: United States

Area of Interest

Consulting

Type

Full Time - Regular

Job ID

2025-19125

Business Group

Consulting Group

Department

Transmission Planning