About the role#
As a Piping Stress Engineering Intern, you will join a project team within our Piping Engineering and Analysis discipline. You will assist our engineers with the design of new power plants and the modification or upgrade of existing plant systems. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience while working under the guidance of experienced professionals.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
- Perform quality reviews of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
- Review design drawings and vendor documentation.
- Apply your academic knowledge of materials, stress analysis, statics, and vibrations to real-world projects.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a BS or MS program for Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
- Strong academic background with an interest in materials, stress analysis, statics, and vibrations.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in an engineering office is preferred.
- Knowledge of MathCAD, AutoPIPE, PipeStress, or ANSYS is a plus.
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited program is preferred.
- Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for work authorization.
Location & details#
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid 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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