Sargent & Lundy
Project Manager -- Clean Energy Consultant
Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, IL
Description
This position is 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 position 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.
Common responsibilities include:
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 10 or more years of experience in the power industry, including:
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.
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This position is 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 position 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.
Common responsibilities include:
- Develop consulting project execution plan to meet client's needs
- Reviewing 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
- Supporting multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met
- Traveling 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 10 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
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
Awards & Recognition