Consultant - Energy Generation Services

Title: Consultant - Energy Generation Services Location: Remote – United States Salary: Base: $150,000–$195,000 + Bonus No Sponsorship / U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents Only Benefits: Health, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Floating Holiday), Flexible Work Arrangements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and additional perks Position Overview We are seeking a senior-level engineering consultant to support planning, development, and execution of utility-scale power generation projects. This role sits within a Planning & Advisory consulting environment and provides technical leadership, analytical support, and project management across the full lifecycle of generation assets. The position plays a key role in guiding strategic decisions related to generation technology selection, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), procurement, construction oversight, and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

Generation Strategy & Planning

• Lead feasibility studies, resource assessments, and long-term generation planning initiatives
• Support Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) with technology performance analysis and scenario modeling

Technology Evaluation & Selection

• Evaluate and recommend generation technologies based on regulatory, market, and operational considerations
• Define expected performance across various configurations and operating environments

Cost Estimation & Financial Analysis

• Develop capital and operating cost models across multiple generation platforms
• Support business case development and investment decision-making

Contracting & Procurement

• Support RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Provide technical input for PPA, EPC, OEM, and O&M agreements

Construction & Execution Oversight

• Serve as technical advisor and Owner’s Engineer during construction
• Ensure adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements

Operations & Asset Performance

• Advise on commissioning, performance optimization, and asset management strategies
• Support lifecycle planning, including decommissioning strategies

Project Leadership

• Manage projects from initiation through completion
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations

Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deepen subject matter expertise in generation technologies and markets
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred)
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of directly related experience in power generation or utility-scale energy projects
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, generation system performance, and plant operations
• Engineering design and/or construction experience on generation projects strongly preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of generation technologies, including:
• Combined Cycle
• Simple Cycle
• Reciprocating Engines
• Coal
• Emerging technologies such as Hydrogen and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• Experience with regulatory frameworks, permitting, and grid interconnection
• Familiarity with renewables, battery storage, DERs, and energy efficiency as planning resources
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Business development experience a plus

Why This Role

• Senior technical advisory role with direct client impact
• Exposure to complex, high-visibility generation projects nationwide
• Flexible remote work options
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Long-term growth and leadership opportunity within a consulting environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 005-010 Remote About the Company: Addison Group Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors. Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT. Company Size: 1,500 to 1,999 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies Founded: 1999 Website: http://www.addisongroup.com/ Apply tot his job Apply To this Job