Electrical Engineering Intern - Nuclear - Chicago, IL (May 2026)

Join Sargent & Lundy as an Electrical Engineering Intern to support nuclear power projects, including SMRs and plant modernization.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in preparing engineering calculations and design tasks for nuclear power stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, and system design.
• Utilize ETAP and other industry-standard software for power systems analysis and modeling.
• Support design, selection, and integration of major electrical power equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, transformers, breakers, and relays.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in technical training sessions and reviews.
• Gain exposure to station-specific procedures and interface with client stakeholders like Operations and Systems Engineering representatives.
• Work with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings.
• Develop professional skills by working within project schedules and budgets, learning time management and collaboration tools.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and gain insight into the pathway to Professional Engineer (PE) licensure through mentorship.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary mock engineering project based on real-world examples, collaborating with peers and presenting solutions to senior staff.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably in an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong academic background and relevant coursework in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valued but not required: prior related internship or co-op experience and understanding of practical applications in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Note: The company does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $17.50 - $27.00.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare, FSA & HSA options, 401(k), and pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, and tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus.

Training & Development

• Hands-on learning and technical training across engineering disciplines.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and subject matter experts.
• Exposure to industry standards, internal guidance, and performance improvement databases.
• Mentorship and insight into the pathway to Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Participation in multidisciplinary mock engineering projects based on real-world examples.

Career Progression

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside senior engineers and SMEs in nuclear power generation.
• Exposure to professional licensure pathway and career development steps to become a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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