Hourly Desalination Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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

This position is being added to support continued growth of the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group, which regularly provides technical and financial due diligence, planning and advisory services, asset transaction support, project development services, and owner’s engineering services; primarily within the energy sector. This position will require a great deal of face-to-face interaction with utilities, power project developers, investors, technology companies, and financial institutions during the execution of consulting services work for the firm.
Common responsibilities include:

• Prepare financial models for planned new energy projects, including feasibility studies, asset transactions, project development, and capital budgeting
• Perform due diligence evaluations of power projects, including greenfield projects, refinancing, and acquisitions
• Develop operation and maintenance cost estimates for existing power plants and proposed capital improvements
• Perform feasibility studies for proposed power projects or to compare alternative power plant technologies and cogeneration
• Prepare economic evaluations to assess potential power plant retirements and/or replacements

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

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or engineering, with 3 or more years of experience in the power industry, including:

• Financial modeling of power projects and energy infrastructure
• Technical knowledge in multiple power generation technologies – solar, battery energy storage, wind, nuclear, and thermal power

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in calculating revenue requirements for existing and new power plants or T&D assets
• Long-term power supply and transmission planning project experience
• EV charging infrastructure, LNG projects, or desalination project experience

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

$82,380 - $125,860
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.

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.