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The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, engineering, and execution of greenfield power generation projects with a specific focus on gas reciprocating engine plants and behind-the-meter (BTM) applications for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. This role provides overall project leadership across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk; coordinates multi-discipline engineering teams; and serves as the primary interface between Sargent & Lundy, clients, contractors, and equipment suppliers from early development through commissioning and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead full lifecycle execution of greenfield power generation projects (concept development through commissioning and closeout), with emphasis on gas recip and BTM assets.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope definition, WBS, schedule (Level 2/3), budget, risk register, and change management.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, I&C) to ensure integrated, constructible, and operable designs.
• Drive progress meetings, action tracking, decision logs, and status reporting for internal leadership and clients.
• Manage formal project controls processes, including forecasting, earned value, and change orders.

Technical & Design Oversight

• Provide technical oversight for medium- and low-voltage power systems, generator interconnection, protection & controls, grounding, and balance-of-plant electrical systems.
• Oversee conceptual and detailed design for gas reciprocating engine power plants, including generator sizing, auxiliary systems, and integration with plant electrical distribution.
• Lead BTM project development, including load profiling, capacity and resilience analysis, microgrid/controls concepts, and economic evaluation for customer-sited assets.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables (one-lines, three-lines, protection schemes, cable schedules, layouts, interconnection drawings, load flow/short circuit/coordination studies).
• Coordinate and review OEM/vendor documentation for engines, generators, switchgear, protection relays, UPS, transformers, and control systems.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Support business development and proposal efforts for greenfield and BTM power projects, including scope development, estimating, and schedule development.
• Participate in contract and change-order negotiations with clients and major vendors, in coordination with internal commercial/legal teams.
• Monitor and control project financial performance, including margin protection, contingency management, and invoicing support.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Serve as primary client point of contact for assigned projects; maintain alignment on scope, technical requirements, milestones, and success criteria.
• Lead interfaces with:
  • Utilities and ISOs/RTOs for interconnection and metering requirements.
  • AHJs, permitting agencies, and code officials as required.
  • EPC contractors, construction managers, and OEMs during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical and commercial presentations to client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Construction, Commissioning & Safety

• Support construction planning, field engineering, and resolution of RFIs and non-conformances related to electrical scope.
• Coordinate FATs, SATs, and integrated commissioning for engines, generators, switchgear, and protection & controls.
• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements, including NFPA 70/70E, OSHA, and client-specific safety programs; champion a strong safety culture across all project phases.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, designers, and discipline leads assigned to the project.
• Mentor junior staff in project management fundamentals, client interaction, and power generation design practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, templates, and best practices for gas reciprocating and BTM projects.

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

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

Essential skills and experience:

• BSEE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSEE preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in power/energy projects, with at least 5 years as a project manager or lead for capital projects.

• Demonstrated experience delivering greenfield power generation projects, preferably including:

  • Gas reciprocating engine plants (simple cycle, peaking, or CHP/cogeneration).

  • Behind-the-meter or distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, or campus/industrial power systems.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Power system engineering (MV/LV distribution, grounding, protection, arc flash, motor starting).

  • Gas reciprocating engine-generator sets and associated auxiliaries.

  • BTM/microgrid architectures, islanding/black start concepts, and controls philosophies.

• Familiarity with utility interconnection standards, grid codes, and metering requirements.

• Proficiency with project scheduling and project controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and standard office software.

• Construction and start-up experience is a plus.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly present complex technical and commercial topics.

• Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and make timely decisions under schedule and budget constraints.

• High level of professional integrity, ownership, and commitment to delivering safe, high-quality projects.

Additional Information

• Travel: Ability to travel to client sites, OEM facilities, and construction locations (typically 10–25%, may vary by project phase).

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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

$134,546 - $205,557
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.