Description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineer with experience performing solar PV energy yield assessments on utility-scale solar projects to support our growing solar energy assessment team. This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to do the following:

• Perform solar resource assessments considering both satellite-based and ground-based data

• Analyze operational production and performance data and climatic data from solar projects

• Conduct long-term solar PV energy production assessments using PVsyst and Excel-based post-processing tools

• Primarily focus on utility-scale solar assessments but support work across all scales including residential, commercial, and industrial

• Predict energy production

• Perform uncertainty analysis to determine probabilities of exceedance (e.g., P90, P95, P99)

• Conduct statistical uncertainty analyses, clipping adjusted degradation analysis

• Write technical due diligence reports and communicate results to clients and key stakeholders including developers and financiers

• Incorporate appropriate PV modeling assumptions and inputs into simulation

• Communicate with clients to answer technical questions with regard to solar resource and energy yield

  In addition to performing PV energy yield assessments, candidate will be expected to support S&L’s independent engineering and technical due diligence services for project financing or asset acquisition of new solar projects. Common tasks include:

• Evaluating solar equipment selections / technologies

• Evaluating project execution plans from EPC contractors

• Reviewing project contracts including PPA, EPC, and O&M agreements

• Reviewing project CAPEX, OPEX, and performance parameters in financial models

  Other job duties may also include:

• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations

• Collaborating with teammates to define project execution plans

• Monitoring project schedules and budgets

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

• Interfacing with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution

• Preparing proposals for new business development opportunities

• Traveling occasionally to visit project locations and client offices.

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

Qualifications

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

This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a comprehensive understanding of solar resource assessment and energy yield prediction methodology.

In order to qualify, it is important that you have 5+ years of experience in the solar industry, including one or more of the following:

• Experience in design of utility-scale solar projects

• Previous experience as a renewable energy consultant

• Experience performing renewable due diligence services

• Experience performing uncertainty and statistical data analysis

• Proficiency working with data analysis tools

• Familiarity with renewable energy project execution and finance

  Also extremely important are:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

• Experience in 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestEngineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2024-11256

Business GroupConsulting Group

DepartmentConsulting