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Senior Electrical Consultant -- Renewable Energy

Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

Description

Sargent & Lundy is one of the largest and most experienced power industry engineering and consulting firms. We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Consulting group in the role of Electrical Engineering Lead for renewable energy projects.

We are seeking detail-oriented professionals with solar and battery energy storage electrical engineering design experience.

This position is being added to support the continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, particularly in the renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning / advisory practice areas.

Our Consulting group works with clients across the United States and in numerous other countries.

This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with power plant developers and owners, as well as lenders and investors, during the execution of consulting services work for the firm.

The work environment in our Consulting group is fast-paced, dynamic, and interesting.

This position in Sargent & Lundy's Consulting group will require you to be the electrical engineering lead for our owner's engineer engagements for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects developed by our electric utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) clients. Common tasks include :

  • Preparing solar and battery energy storage EPC RFP packages and associated technical specifications
  • Evaluating EPC proposals to assist selection of preferred EPC contractors
  • Providing technical support during negotiations of EPC contract
  • Preparing or reviewing specifications such as main power transformer
  • Reviewing EPC contractor's electrical engineering design drawing packages and supporting calculations
  • Renewable low-voltage (both DC and AC) systems
  • AC collection system for solar and batteries
  • Collector substation and interconnecting substation expansion
  • Gen-tie transmission

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering design of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects as part of EPC team or Owner's Engineer.
  • Excellent verbal / written communication skills.
  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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

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