Senior Transmission Planning Manager -- S&L Consulting

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 165,610 - 253,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

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

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy's Consulting Group seeks a lead electrical engineer to manage power system studies for transmission interconnection projects and to guide junior engineers in modelling and analysis.

The role includes business development responsibilities such as proposing scope, approach, schedule, and budget, while staying current with industry technologies. Hybrid work requires in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with substantial industry experience.
• A minimum of 15 years in engineering with at least 7 years leading a power systems team.
• Experience in load flow and contingency analysis to identify constraints and transfers.
• Experience using transmission planning software for load flow, contingency and stability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage consulting engagements related to power system studies for transmission interconnections.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers performing power system modelling and analysis.
• Participate in business development including proposal input on scope, approach, schedule and budget.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology and applications of new technologies.

Skills

Power system modelling

Team leadership

Load flow analysis

Contingency analysis

Transmission planning

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

Job description

Description

This lead position is within Sargent & Lundy's Consulting Group and will be responsible for the following:

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

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

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 15 years relevant engineering experience with at least 7 years of experience in leading a team of power systems engineers
• 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:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred
• 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 & 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

$165,610 - $253,015

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.