Providing engineering, procurement, and construction services to the energy and industrial sectors.
Ensuring software quality through test planning, UAT coordination, and automation.
4 days ago ago
$70,510 - $103,820
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
4,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Construction Services
Technical Services
Turnkey
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Nuclear Power
Grid
Decarbonization
Renewable Energy
Conventional Power
Environmental
Oil & Gas
Consulting & Planning
Role
Description
test planning
test execution
test automation
defect management
uat management
database testing
Test Planning & Strategy - Develop, review, and implement detailed test plans and strategies mapped to business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. - Design UAT processes in close collaboration with business stakeholders, ensuring user needs and business goals are fully validated before software release.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement - Partner with product owners, business analysts, developers, and release managers, ensuring clear user story and acceptance criteria definition. - Participate in Agile ceremonies—sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives—offering feedback and suggesting quality improvements. - Support root cause analysis and postmortem for defects found in production environments.
Defect Management - Identify, log, track, and retest defects found during all phases of testing. - Prepare and distribute test summary reports, including defect logs and closure status.
Test Execution & Automation - Execute functional, integration, regression, Performance, and exploratory testing across multiple test environments (Dev, QA, Stage, UAT). - Utilize relevant test platforms, such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and HP Quality Center, for managing test cases, defect tracking, and traceability. - Prioritize and automate high-value test cases, working with CI/CD pipelines where appropriate.
Engage with a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
UAT Management - Coordinate with business users and product owners to define, organize, and execute UAT cycles. - Drive creation and maintenance of UAT test cases, identifying necessary test data, and ensuring alignment with acceptance criteria. - Facilitate UAT sign-off, capture user feedback, and ensure all defects or issues are logged, tracked, and resolved before production deployment.
Database Testing: Perform backend testing using SQL and Oracle to validate data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems. Write and execute complex queries to verify business logic, data transformations, and stored procedures. Validate data migration and ensure referential integrity across environments.
Requirements
selenium
sql
istqb
agile
jira
bachelor's
Experience in Automation tools –Selenium, Test Sigma, Test Rigor, TestIM, QTP, Postman, SOAPUI, JMeter, Load Runner
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Proficiency in SQL for validating data
Comfortable writing clear, traceable test cases, mapping them to user stories, and updating them throughout the project lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate UAT with internal users and business stakeholders, ensuring thorough documentation and sign-off.
Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or Agile certifications are a plus.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills—capable of working effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.
Experience with defect lifecycle management, from logging through resolution, using modern test and project management platforms.
Familiarity with test automation principles and CI/CD processes. Ability to write/Develop scripts to automate test cases and build test frameworks.
Experience with both manual and automated testing approaches across web and cloud-based applications.
Exposure to multiple test environments (Dev, QA, Stage, UAT, Prod) and their configuration requirements.
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP Quality Center).
3-5 years proven experience in software QA, including hands-on experience developing and executing UAT cycles and working with various test platforms.
FSA & HSA
Benefits
Disability Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.
Employee Discount Program
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Life & Accident Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave
Back-Up Daycare
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Merit Scholarship Program
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements
Employee Referral Bonus
Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Vacation
Tuition Assistance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the u.s. for this position.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1891
Year Established
Since its establishment in 1891, the company has consistently provided innovative and impactful services across various industries.
The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors.
With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients.
Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities.
The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors.
Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries.
Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations.
The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.
Culture + Values
$9.8M
Donations to United Way
Over $9.8 million donated to United Way since 1998.
$600k+
Raised for Boys & Girls Clubs
$600,000+ raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago through employee-driven initiatives.
$9.8M
charitable giving
Over $9.8 million donated to United Way since 1998.
Quality is ingrained in everything we do – ISO 9001 certified with standardized processes, quality council chaired by the CEO, performance improvement at key project milestones.
A culture of meaningful impact – employees engaged in education outreach, mentorship, scholarships and community design projects.
Recognized leadership, innovation, compensation & benefits, purpose & values, well-being and professional development via multiple Top Workplaces & Culture Excellence Awards.
Nurturing professional development – mentor program, tuition assistance up to 100%, in-house education, license incentives, and ongoing career check-ins.
Employee engagement through resource groups and clubs (e.g., AANHPI Minds in Power, Black EmPOWERment, MIND, Prism, SALVO, UNIDOS, Women’s Professional Network)
Environment + Sustainability
93%
Industry Survey Rank
Scored 93% in the Electric Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance advisory survey, highlighting strong sustainability performance.
100%
Renewable Energy Use
Powered Fort Worth office's building with 100% renewable energy, demonstrating commitment to clean energy sources.
3M lbs/month
CO₂ Emissions Reduced
Reduced over 3 million pounds of CO₂ emissions monthly in Fort Worth office's parking garage through sustainability initiatives.
4k lbs
Coffee-Pack Recycling
Doubled coffee-pack recycling to 4,000 pounds in 2023, showcasing waste diversion efforts.
Established Sustainability Advisory Council in 2020; annual sustainability reports released (latest April 22, 2024)
Tracking Scope 1 & 2 emissions in 2024, initiating Scope 3 tracking in 2025
Supports clients’ net-zero goals via expertise in grid modernization, renewables, storage, EV infrastructure, nuclear, carbon capture, hydrogen, environmental compliance
Inclusion & Diversity
90% Confidence
Employee Confidence in Leadership
Nearly 90% of employees expressed confidence in company leadership, reflecting strong trust and alignment with organizational direction.
7 Groups
Employee Resource Groups
The company supports and sponsors 7 Employee Resource Groups, fostering diversity and inclusion across various demographics.
7 Categories
Top Workplaces Recognition
Recognized in 7 categories of Top Workplaces awards, including purpose, well-being, appreciation, professional development, open-mindedness, and leadership.
Employee Resource Groups supported and sponsored by executives: AANHPI Minds in Power, Black EmPOWERment, MIND (Neurodiversity/Disability), Prism (LGBTQIA+), SALVO (Military Veterans), UNIDOS (Hispanic/Latino), Women’s Professional Network.
High marks for a culture where voices are heard and employees feel valued.