Senior Power Controls & Grid Planning Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support owner’s engineer and design teams on large, isolated power systems integrating gas turbines, BESS, reciprocating engines, and solar PV with large dynamic loads.
• Provide technical oversight of plant control philosophies and ensure OEM, EPC, and system integrator designs deliver stable, resilient, and compliant operation under steady-state, transient, and islanded conditions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years’ experience in power generation controls, grid integration, or utility-scale plant systems.
• Strong understanding of dynamic performance studies, gas turbine control systems, BESS plant/energy management systems, and protection coordination.
• Experience with EPC deliverables, grid code compliance, and technical due diligence.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Paid annual personal/sick time, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.

About Sargent & Lundy:

• Cares about employee health and well-being with comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off.
• Recognized with Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.