Senior Transmission Planning Manager -- S&L Consulting

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead Power Systems Engineer in Chicago to oversee power system studies for transmission interconnections, mentor senior staff, and coordinate with clients on scope and budgets. The role blends technical leadership with business development, offering a hybrid work schedule requiring three in-office days per week.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in load flow, contingency and stability analyses using PSS/E, PSLF, and TARA, plus leadership in engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience; at least 7 years leading a team of power systems engineers.
• Experience with load flow and contingency analysis to identify transmission constraints and transfer limits.
• Experience using transmission planning software for load flow, contingency, and stability analysis (PSS/E, PSLF, TARA).

Responsibilities

• Manage consulting engagements related to power system studies with client and internal coordination.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers on power system modeling and analysis.
• Participate in business development: identify new work, prepare proposals, define scope, approach, schedule and budget.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technologies and applications.

Skills

Team leadership

Power system analysis

Client coordination

Power system modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

CAPE

ASPEN

Job description

Responsibilities

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 modeling 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

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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.