About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Wilmington, Delaware. You will join a project team within the Project Controls and Scheduling Division to support power-related engineering projects. This role focuses on learning project controls methodologies while assisting with the daily execution of project management tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist project controls and management teams with scheduling, cost tracking, and progress monitoring.
- Prepare project and portfolio reports for engineering initiatives.
- Apply academic knowledge of project management tools to real-world tasks.
- Engage with team members to identify and meet project needs.
- Develop new skills to improve project team operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degree program, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or General Engineering.
- Preference for students in an ABET-accredited program.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize issues, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office, with a focus on MS Excel for creating databases and spreadsheets.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, vendors, and team members.
- Proactive mindset and leadership experience are valued.
- Familiarity with scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, is preferred.
- Prior internship or co-op experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilmington, Delaware.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Note: We do not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.
About Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is an architect engineering firm founded in 1891. Based in Chicago, the company employs over 4,600 people. It provides consulting, design, and construction management services for the power, energy, and industrial sectors. The firm focuses on projects related to grid modernization, nuclear power, and renewable energy.
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