Electrical Engineering Intern - Nuclear (May 2026)

Join Sargent & Lundy as an Electrical Engineering Intern to support nuclear power projects, including SMRs and plant upgrades, starting summer 2026.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparing engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power generating stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium and low voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and safety-related system analyses.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools like ETAP for power systems analysis and modeling of complex electrical networks.
• Support design, selection, and integration of major electrical power equipment such as switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), large power 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 including Operations and Systems Engineering representatives.
• Work with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings supporting project deliverables.
• Develop professional skills by working within fixed project schedules and budgets, learning time management and collaboration tools.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and gain insight into the pathway to professional licensure, including mentorship and career development steps toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Participate in a multidisciplinary mock engineering project based on real-world examples, collaborating with peers to solve complex design challenges and present 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 with a strong academic background and coursework.
• Preferably enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valued but not required: prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Valued but not required: understanding of practical application of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to project design.
• Note: The company does not sponsor employees for 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, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) plan and pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program and 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.
• Recognized with Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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 licensure (PE).
• Participation in multidisciplinary mock engineering projects based on real-world examples.

Career Progression

• Opportunity to gain valuable insight and mentorship toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience working on diverse nuclear power projects including plant life-extension, digital upgrades, SMRs, and advanced reactor facilities.

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

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