Senior Power Controls – Grid Planning Engineer

🕒 June 1

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Sargent & Lundy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1891

⚡ Energy

Energy • Engineering • Consulting

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in engineering and design for the power industry, with over 130 years of experience. The company specializes in providing consulting, engineering, design, analysis, and project services for various sectors, including nuclear power, renewable energy, conventional power, oil and gas, and government services. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Sargent & Lundy helps clients navigate complex challenges throughout the lifecycle of their projects, contributing to advancements in energy sustainability and national security.

📋 Description

• Help work on large, isolated power systems integrating equipment such as gas turbines, BESS, and reciprocating engines • Provide independent technical oversight of plant control philosophies • Review and challenge dynamic studies, control narratives, and protection philosophies • Validate integration between GT controls, BESS EMS/PPC systems, SCADA, and overall coordination strategies • Engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering • 12+ years’ experience in power generation controls, grid integration, or utility-scale plant systems • Demonstrated experience with islanded or isolated grids • Strong understanding of dynamic performance studies (transient stability, EMT, frequency response) • Familiarity with gas turbine control systems (e.g., Mark VIe or equivalent) and BESS plant/energy management systems • Experience reviewing EPC deliverables, grid code compliance documentation, and performance guarantees • Knowledge of protection coordination and system-level control architecture • Strong communication skills for engagement with developers, OEMs, lenders, and regulatory bodies • Experience in development support and conceptual design of thermal power projects: Simple cycle gas turbines, Combined cycle projects, Coal fired generation, or Reciprocating engines (RICE)

🏖️ 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