Senior Energy Consultant – Renewable Engineering Experience

Sargent & Lundy

. Provide technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers for utility-scale solar, wind, gas, battery energy storage, and other projects .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $131,960 - $205,330 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing technical consulting and advisory services for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects, along with strong project planning and leadership capabilities. Proficient in conducting technical studies and due diligence for power project financing and development.

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Utility-Scale Solar Project DesignWind Project DevelopmentBattery Energy Storage EngineeringTechnical Report WritingProject Finance Modeling

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringIndependent Engineering ServicesDue Diligence ServicesProject DevelopmentConstruction ManagementTechnical StudiesBusiness Case DevelopmentProject Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Industry Keywords

Power IndustryRenewable EnergyGrid OperatorsUtilitiesIndependent Power ProducersPower Project ExecutionOwner's Engineering Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical consulting and advisory services to power project developers for utility-scale solar, wind, gas, battery energy storage, and other projects
Provide independent engineering and due diligence services for lenders and investors evaluating financing of power and infrastructure projects
Conduct technical, economic, and market studies for grid operators, utilities, and research agencies
Perform planning studies and business case development for utilities, independent power producers, and government agencies
Work on project teams within the Consulting group
Interact face-to-face with power plant developers and owners, lenders, and investors during consulting services work
Support the growth of renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning/advisory practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; other engineering disciplines may be considered
12 or more years of experience in the power industry
Experience in one or more of: 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
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
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor work authorization
Experience with project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus
Experience with owner's engineering activities during power project execution is a plus
Master's degree in engineering or business is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility