Senior Transmission Planning Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Pre-Tax commuter account

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead power systems engineer in Chicago to manage consulting engagements in power system studies for transmission interconnection. The role blends client coordination with internal mentoring.

You will guide senior and junior engineers, contribute to business development, and stay current with industry technology. The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; relevant experience may substitute for an advanced degree
• 12+ years engineering experience, incl. at least 5 years leading power-systems engineers
• Experience with load-flow and contingency analysis to identify constraints and transfer limits
• Experience with electromagnetic transient analysis using PSCAD
• Experience using transmission planning software for load-flow, contingency, and stability analysis (PSS/E, PSLF, TARA)

Responsibilities

• Manage consulting engagements on power system studies for transmission interconnection, coordinating with clients and internal teams
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers performing power system modeling and analysis
• Participate in business development including identification of new work, preparation of proposals, input on scope, approach, schedule and budget
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology and applications of new technologies

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead power systems engineer in Chicago to manage consulting engagements in power system studies for transmission interconnection. The role blends client coordination with internal mentoring.

You will guide senior and junior engineers, contribute to business development, and stay current with industry technology. The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office presence three days per week.