[Hiring] Senior Power Controls & Grid Planning Engineer @Sargent & Lundy

Role Description

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within Canada.

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

We are seeking a Controls & Grid Integration Planning Engineer to support Owner’s Engineer and design teams on large, isolated power systems integrating equipment such as gas turbines, reciprocating engines, BESS, Solar PV, with large dynamic loads. The role will provide independent technical oversight of plant control philosophies, ensuring that OEM, EPC, and system integrator designs collectively deliver stable, resilient, and compliant operation under steady-state, transient, and islanded conditions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engineering design reviews
• Technical due diligence
• Project development support
• Conceptual design

Particular experience in electrical design of thermal power projects is desired. You will have the opportunity to travel within North America as well as internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ 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), even if not the primary modeler
• Familiarity with gas turbine control systems (e.g., Mark VIe or equivalent) and BESS plant/energy management systems, power plant controllers
• 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
• Reciprocating engines (RICE)

Requirements

• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.
• This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. Candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive, award-winning benefits
• Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024

Company Description

Sargent & Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.