About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Charlotte, North Carolina. You will join a project team within our Nuclear Power Group to assist senior engineers with the design of new systems or upgrades to existing power plant and industrial facility components.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the execution of project work.
- Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Track and evaluate project progress, activities, and data.
- Apply your academic knowledge to real-world engineering tasks.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, General, or Systems Engineering.
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited program.
- Strong academic background in mechanical systems analysis, specifically thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or heat transfer.
- Proficiency with MS Office software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- A practical understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, NC.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship: 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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