About the role#
This internship position within the Sargent & Lundy Consulting group focuses on utility planning and advisory projects. You will work alongside our Consulting Business Group to apply your engineering background to real-world power system challenges. This is a full-time, paid role based on-site in Chicago, Illinois, for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Prepare new generator interconnection applications, including the development of conceptual single-line diagrams and PSS/E models.
- Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients.
- Perform independent power system studies, focusing on thermal and voltage contingency analyses.
- Support project teams with due diligence for power generation and system planning projects.
- Prepare technical reports and consulting deliverables, such as conceptual designs and specifications.
- Use data, automation, and AI tools to solve engineering problems, improve workflows, and reduce rework.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program in Electrical Engineering.
- Completion of at least six semesters or equivalent quarters at an accredited university.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Experience in writing technical reports and proposals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with and guide others.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting, such as Python or MATLAB, is valued but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Sponsorship: We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. 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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