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Sargent & Lundy Senior Energy Consultant -- Renewable Engineering Experience in Chicago, Illinois
Description
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days
Sargent & Lundy is one of the largest and most experienced power industry engineering and consulting firms. This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to work on our project teams that provide a wide variety of services, such as the following:
Technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, gas, battery energy storage, and other projects;
Independent engineering and due diligence services for lenders and investors to evaluate the financing of new power and infrastructure projects;
Technical, economic, and market studies for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies; and
Planning studies and business case development for utilities, independent power producers, and government agencies.
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.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
This position requires someone who has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering (other engineering disciplines may be considered). A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or business (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
In order to qualify, it is important that you have 10 or more years of experience in the power industry, including one or more of the following:
Design of utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects;
Independent engineering and due diligence services for power projects;
Power project development;
Solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage construction management;
Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus;
Experience with owner’s engineering activities during power project execution is a plus.
Also, extremely important are:
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
Project planning and leadership skills.
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:
You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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
$116,620.00 - $179,890.00
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.
Awards & Recognition
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.
CityChicago
StateIL
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestConsulting
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2026-21511
Business GroupConsulting Group
DepartmentRenewable Energy