Senior Project Manager, Power Generation Consulting (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Project Manager in its Consulting group to lead the development, financing, and execution of power generation projects on a hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days per week.

You will interact with power project developers, utilities, investors, legal advisors, and financial institutions, guiding project teams and budgets while mentoring staff across solar, storage, wind, and thermal technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering with 15+ years in the power industry.
• Experience as owner’s/independent/design engineer for power development and execution.
• Experience leading teams of engineers across multiple power techs (solar, storage, wind, thermal).
• Experience with project contracts such as PPAs, asset transfers, EPCs; consulting background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop consulting project execution plans to meet client needs.
• Review deliverables such as reports and studies.
• Lead project team with clear instruction including technical approaches.
• Manage hours and work to budget and scope.
• Develop staff expertise through training and mentoring.
• Prepare proposals for consulting opportunities.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality.
• Travel occasionally to project locations and client offices.

Skills

Team leadership

Feasibility studies

Power project finance

Contract management

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Project Manager in its Consulting group to lead the development, financing, and execution of power generation projects on a hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days per week.

You will interact with power project developers, utilities, investors, legal advisors, and financial institutions, guiding project teams and budgets while mentoring staff across solar, storage, wind, and thermal technologies.