Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.  We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Specialist! The responsibilities for this Contract Specialist position include:- Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting various client contract agreements including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, and large engineering services contracts.- Negotiating the terms and conditions within client contracts, non-disclosure agreements, joint venture agreements, etc. - Working with clients in a professional manner.- Establishing rapport and working relationships with high levels of management.- Performing special assignments or projects as required. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our Wilmington, North Carolina office and working remotely from home. 

Reporting to the Executive Director of Sargent & Lundy Engineering Services, Inc. (S&L Government Services Group, “GS Group”), the Business Development Lead & Senior Project Manager plays two vital roles in the organization:- GS Business Development Lead: In this role, the successful applicant will be responsible for all formal BD activities in the GS Group, including customer relationships (e.g., government clients and M&O contractors), marketing, opportunity identification, capture lead (including teaming arrangements), and proposal preparation.  Specific duties in these areas include:- Customer Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers/clients within the government market.  Develop working relationships with key government organizations (e.g., DOE EM and NNSA leaders) and M&O/Prime contractors (BD and procurement personnel).  Responsible for networking with these potential clients to identify opportunities to provide engineering services to support their missions.- Marketing: Responsible for all marketing activities for the GS Group, including participation/exhibition at conferences/symposia, preparation of marketing materials (e.g., capabilities briefings and handouts), and participation in industry organizations (e.g., EFCOG, ETEBA).- Opportunity Identification: Maintain the GS opportunity pipeline using Govwin and networking.- Capture Lead: Serve as capture lead for all major GS bids (e.g., sitewide IDIQs, BOAs, MSAs; large capital projects). Build winning teams, in either prime or sub role.  Negotiate workshare with teammates.   Manage NDA and Teaming Agreement documents.- Proposal Preparation: Responsible for leading bid strategy and proposal preparation for all major bids.  Develop value proposition, win themes, price-to-win strategy, and assist with identification, selection, and recruitment of key personnel for all proposals.- Senior Project Manager: Responsible for capture and management of projects at assigned sites.  Initial sites assigned to the successful candidate will be Savannah River Site (all 3 M&Os), Y-12, and ORNL.  Duties include:- Work with site engineering managers and procurement staff to identify upcoming projects.- Work to steer projects to existing contract vehicles (e.g., SCMC large business or small business IDIQs; Y-12 engineering BOA). Lead the cost estimating process using the existing SCMC rates.- Lead capture of site capital projects that are not released under an existing contract vehicle.- Supervise Project Managers assigned to each awarded project, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on-time and on or under budget.- Upon successful capture of sufficient work, open and staff a local office to support future project capture and execution.

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.- As a Substation Electrical 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.- As an 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.

- Work on challenging assignments with an internationally recognized architectural/engineering firm that includes industrial, commercial and laboratory projects while focusing on power and power related projects, which include from time to time, first-of-a-kind projects with unique requirements- Projects include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of architectural and engineering issues for power plant projects, related administration and security facilities, industrial projects, laboratories, and commercial facilities- Projects include working with diverse clients including National Laboratories to implement designs that include emerging technologies and new carbon-free energy sources- Coordinate the architectural design with other disciplines as well as outside consultants, such as laboratory consultants, civil, structural, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, mechanical and plumbing- Develop and interpret the design basis criteria and work on architectural designs to meet the functional requirements of each project- Modify and adapt existing architectural design features to meet a variety of situations and emerging design trends- Present architectural design recommendations and proposals to staff and clients- Assist in the preparation of 3D electronic design models, preliminary and final construction documents and specification sections for buildings and equipment enclosures- Conduct code and life safety analysis for complex architectural designs and develop safety reference drawings in support of the analysis - Conduct energy code analysis so that the architectural drawings and details associated with the building envelope are consistent with or exceed the code requirements and utilize appropriate details to ensure an energy efficient building envelope - Review and coordinate vendor submittals for conformity with construction documents- Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge by way of S&L’s system of processes and associated “Communities of Practice”- Provide guidance as a mentor to less experienced architects and architectural designers- Occasional travel is required

You will be leading the group on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects.   The majority of the projects performed for our clients require multi-discipline interface and coordination. Responsibilities include:- Lead efforts performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations- Initiating and conveying scope of work to group members- Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…)- Reviewing status and tracking progress of group members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed- Routine status meetings- Submitting progress reports- Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues- Coordinating completion of project deliverables  - Lead the team for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work to include interface and coordination with other disciplines- Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants - Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants- Provide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include:- Engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability- Engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings- Equipment procurement specifications- Bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses- Interface with the client, including implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction- Mentor and guide the development of the group- Identify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunities- Leverage good client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clients- Prepare/Coordinate multi-discipline proposals

You will be leading the group on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects.   The majority of the projects performed for our clients require multi-discipline interface and coordination. Responsibilities include:- Lead efforts performed by group members to ensure successful completion of electrical engineering project deliverables to meet all technical, quality, financial and project controls expectations- Initiating and conveying scope of work to group members- Defining deliverables (i.e. calcs, specs, drawings, design change etic…)- Reviewing status and tracking progress of group members to maintain project scope/budget and keep client informed- Routine status meetings- Submitting progress reports- Tracking and resolving open items and emergent project issues- Coordinating completion of project deliverables  - Lead the team for the detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work to include interface and coordination with other disciplines- Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants - Develop proposals for complex electrical modifications at nuclear power plants- Provide technical oversight and supervision for all electrical engineering activities to include:- Engineering design change packages to install, replace or upgrade existing plant equipment to ensure long-term equipment reliability- Engineering calculations in support of design change packages, including AC and DC power studies, short circuit, cable ampacity, voltage drop, breaker coordination, motor starting and protective relay settings- Equipment procurement specifications- Bid review evaluation process for potential equipment vendors, to include supporting vendor requests for additional information, developing responses to vendor questions, and maintaining a tracking mechanism for questions/responses- Interface with the client, including implementing personnel to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction- Mentor and guide the development of the group- Identify and follow up on client needs that may result in strategic opportunities- Leverage good client relationships to develop follow-on work from existing clients- Prepare/Coordinate multi-discipline proposals

Our electric power generation clients are updating and replacing the power plant control systems with new digital control systems. This is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group.   You will work on major process controls engineering projects for upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:- Digital Systems -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems- Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants- Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages- Mechatronics, Control Systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of the client’s plant- Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure the client is satisfied with our work product- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.  We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Specialist! The responsibilities for this Contract Specialist position include:- Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting various client contract agreements including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, and large engineering services contracts.- Negotiating the terms and conditions within client contracts, non-disclosure agreements, joint venture agreements, etc. - Working with clients in a professional manner.- Establishing rapport and working relationships with high levels of management.- Performing special assignments or projects as required. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home. 

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.- As a Substation Electrical 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.- As an 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. You'll spend 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.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two daysThis position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams to use your creativity and innovation to develop 3D models of civil grading and structures to produce civil drawing deliverables within CAD software.- As a member of the Civil Design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing civil layout drawings in a 3-D model.- Challenging assignments that include all phases of civil grading design, including roads, ditches, drainage ponds, finish surfacing plans, and permanent fencing plans, as well as investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of civil design issues.- Independently and as a member of a design team, interpret and coordinate topographical date to plan and execute civil design deliverables.- Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated 2D/3D civil design model, which may include the following:- Underground piping (stormwater drainage, oily water drainage, sanitary drainage, chemical drainage)- Building entryways (ramps, stairways)- Erosion control plans (erosion control fencing)- Traffic control plans (traffic signs, roadway markers/lines)- Waterway barge unloading- Switchyard grading and drainage - Provide support to other designers and project team members throughout all engineering and design business units in order to ensure a complete and timely design.- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers. 

This position is expected to be a field assignment. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify. The commisioning Management role will play a pivotal part in directing and ensuring the peak performance, reliability, and safety during the commissioning of our client's Combined Cycle Power Plant. This leadership role demands a blend of on-site commissioning work, strategic foresight, and team collaboration to oversee equipment testing, system integration, and operational handover across our client's varied power generation assets. Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage a team of commissioning engineers and technicians, coordinating greenfield, brownfield, and operational commissioning activities on electrical and mechanical equipment such as turbines, boilers, pumps, and related power plant apparatus. - Drive the commissioning process, overseeing system testing, troubleshooting, and integration efforts to ensure smooth and efficient plant startup and handover. - Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and safety departments to plan and execute commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. - Develop, implement, and enforce commissioning protocols and procedures to ensure a safe and effective working environment, emphasizing compliance with industry standards and regulations. - Monitor and assess equipment performance during the commissioning phase, recommending and overseeing necessary adjustments, optimizations, and upgrades to achieve operational excellence. - Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, system integrations, equipment performance, and compliance metrics for reporting, validation, and continuous improvement purposes. - Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to commissioning teams, plant operators, and other stakeholders, cultivating a culture of excellence, teamwork, and ongoing learning.

Project teams in our Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) support industry-leading projects in power generation, plant design, environmental compliance, mid/downstream oil & gas, and multi-disciplined industrial projects.  We’re leading efforts to decarbonize the industry by utilizing advanced technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.  Our EIG teams perform detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and the integration of solar and energy storage.  We’re the industry leader in carbon capture technologies with experience executing pilot-scale to commercial-scale projects for utilities, industrial plants, and direct air capture.  We provide engineering services for green hydrogen production via electrolysis using solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power sources and we support on-site usage in power generation, fuel cells, and fueling stations.- This position will offer you the opportunity to work as a lead engineer in a project team environment involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.- You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.- Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.- Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.- Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.  Prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3-D modeling.- Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.- Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to the client.- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. - Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”.- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, design, and analysis for electric power generation and power delivery projects worldwide. With a highly professional and experienced staff solely dedicated to the energy business, we have the ability and know-how to take on the smallest tasks as well as the largest projects. Due to our continued growth, Sargent & Lundy currently has a new opportunity for an Administrative Assistant role in our Chicago, IL office. The Administrative Specialist performs a variety of administrative and documentation functions such as scheduling appointments/meetings, data entry, document management, generating reports, filing, and handling multiple projects. The incumbent works within established guidelines and utilizes experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks. Most tasks are performed under general supervision Responsibilities:- Adherence to confidentiality is a vital responsibility of this role.- Performs routine and non-routine documentation and administrative tasks.- Functions as an assistant, receptionist, or other support role as needed.- Reviews a high volume of detailed data entry submittals in HRIS for accuracy; including but not limited to, new hire/rehire data, and change of employment status.- Prepares and completes new hire and rehire employee information data submissions for HRIS entry and onboarding readiness.- Reviews and follows up with incoming new hires/rehires to ensure the completion of required onboarding paperwork.- Communicates and interacts frequently with Hiring Managers to obtain necessary information for onboarding readiness.- Enters, compiles, and generates reports.- Creates, organizes, and maintains data, and/or files.- Provides administrative support for editing and formatting correspondence, memos, task orders, etc.- Reads, writes, and speaks English fluently.- Reads and comprehends content related to the duties of the position.- Communicates information effectively and responds timely to requests.- Manages changing assignments and priorities to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining a high-quality product.- Clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing, filing, and copying.- Performs other duties as assigned. 

- As an Electrical Engineer, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering.- You will work on project teams with other electrical engineers involved in the design of new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems.- You will be involved in power transmission designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services. - There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.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.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.- Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management- Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget- Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items- Identify and control construction risk- Recognize, identify, track and control change- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors- Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.- Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management- Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget- Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items- Identify and control construction risk- Recognize, identify, track and control change- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors- Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.- Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management- Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget- Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items- Identify and control construction risk- Recognize, identify, track and control change- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors- Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.- Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management- Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget- Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items- Identify and control construction risk- Recognize, identify, track and control change- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors- Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Project teams in our Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) support industry-leading projects in power generation, plant design, environmental compliance, mid/downstream oil & gas, and multi-disciplined industrial projects.  We’re leading efforts to decarbonize the industry by utilizing advanced technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.  Our EIG teams perform detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and the integration of solar and energy storage.  We’re the industry leader in carbon capture technologies with experience executing pilot-scale to commercial-scale projects for utilities, industrial plants, and direct air capture.  We provide engineering services for green hydrogen production via electrolysis using solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power sources and we support on-site usage in power generation, fuel cells, and fueling stations. - This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.- You will work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, and plant controls betterment.- You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services. - As a member of a multi-discipline project team, you will be involved in power plant design coordination, engineering calculation preparation, and electrical control circuit design. - Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.- There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. - Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.- Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management- Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget- Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items- Identify and control construction risk- Recognize, identify, track and control change- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors- Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results