Associate Engineer -- Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Description:

As an Associate Engineer (DER) in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit you will:

Interact with variety of distributed energy resources, developers and electric utilities during the execution of engineering and design project work.

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

As a DER and Renewables Focused Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues related to renewable energy power plant designs.

As an DER and Renewables Focused Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.

Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications:

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

In order to qualify, it is essential that you have 2 or more years of experience in the renewable energy industry, including:

A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. A Master’s degree in a business (e.g., MBA) or engineering discipline is a plus.

Independent engineering experience for electrical collection system designs.

Experience with multiple power generation technologies (i.e., solar, wind, BESS, etc.).

Experience in electrical grid interconnections and protection & control aspects (i.e. single line design, permit application, compliance with electrical codes and utility standards, etc.).

Experience with owner’s engineering activities during renewable energy project execution is a plus.

Also extremely important:

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.

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

Permanent