Expert Power Consultant -- Part Time

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

Overview

The Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) group provides comprehensive technical, financial, and strategic advisory services for energy sector clients. Our clients include utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), project developers, lenders, investors, government agencies, and system operators.

We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of portfolios and projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide development support, strategic planning, expert consulting, conceptual design and engineering design oversight within the SLC project portfolio in support of power projects. You will also have the opportunity to support and lead project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contracting strategies.

Your responsibilities will include preparing project implementation strategies and plans, expert consulting, owner’s engineering reviews, technical due diligence, process improvement evaluations, project development support, and conceptual planning.

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

Essential skills and experience

• This position requires a BS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
• 15 or more years of experience in the energy/power industry
• Experience with electric utilities, IPPs, or energy project development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines. 

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of power projects is a plus.
• Detailed understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
• Detailed understanding of electric utility business processes and operations.
• Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.

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 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

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.