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Principal Energy Consultant Clean Energy

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Sargent & Lundy
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Energy Consultant -- Clean Energy
Principal Energy Consultant – Clean Energy

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

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 a Project Manager. This position will require you to lead and execute work associated with the development, financing, and execution of power generation projects.

This position is being added to support continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, which regularly provides technical and financial due diligence, asset transaction support, project development services, independent engineering services, owner’s engineering services, and long‑term planning support. This role will require a great deal of face‑to‑face interaction with power project developers, utilities, investors, legal advisors, and financial institutions during the execution of consulting services work for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop consulting project execution plan to meet client’s needs

• Review deliverables such as reports and studies

• Lead project team by providing clear instruction including technical approaches

• Manage hours and work performed to budget and scope

• Develop staff expertise through training and mentoring

• Prepare proposals for consulting project opportunities

• Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met

• Travel occasionally to visit project locations and client offices.

Qualifications

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

This Position Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (other Engineering Disciplines or Finance/economics May Be Considered) with 15 or more Years Of Experience in the Power Industry, Including:

• Owner’s engineer, independent engineer, and/or design engineer experience for development and execution of power generation

• Experience managing teams of engineers

• Experience and technical knowledge in multiple power generation technologies – solar, battery energy storage, wind, and thermal

• Experience performing feasibility studies for power projects

• Experience in long‑term power supply and transmission planning projects is a plus

• Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus

• Experience with project contracts such as power purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, and EPC contracts is a plus

• Prior experience in a consulting role is a plus

Award‑Winning Benefits

• 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

$ – $

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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Professional Services

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