About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship within the Energy & Industrial Group. You will work as part of a project team, supporting drafting and design tasks under the guidance of a project design lead. This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in the office.
What you'll do#
- Apply computer-aided drafting skills to project tasks.
- Receive hands-on training in 3D design software, including AutoCAD 3D and MicroStation.
- Learn to use our proprietary 3D plant design platform.
- Prepare and complete project documentation.
- Coordinate with different design disciplines to support overall plant design.
- Assist experienced designers during site walkdowns at client facilities to gather project information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college program focused on drafting or industrial design.
- Basic knowledge of drafting tools like AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer assistance.
- Capacity to manage multiple project duties simultaneously.
- Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation is helpful but not required.
- Familiarity with design principles for technical drawings and engineering science is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work modality: Hybrid (three days in-office per week).
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Note: We do not provide work authorization sponsorship for this role.
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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