Grid Interconnection Consulting Intern (Jun 2026)

Join Sargent & Lundy as a Grid Interconnection Consulting Intern to support utility planning and advisory projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Consulting Business Group and expand academic knowledge in Engineering.
• Prepare new generator interconnection applications, including conceptual single line diagrams, reactive power compliance verification, and PSS/E model development.
• Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies to guide ISO Interconnection Customers.
• Perform independent power system studies, focusing on thermal and voltage contingency analyses for generator interconnection planning.
• Conduct advanced grid system studies evaluating scenarios such as increased renewable penetration, unit retirements, and transmission alternatives.
• Support due diligence for power generation and system planning projects and feasibility studies.
• Track and evaluate project activities, progress, and associated data.
• Prepare technical reports, conceptual designs, and specifications for Consulting deliverables.
• Provide technical support to clients.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background and coursework emphasis in Power Systems Analysis, with at least six semesters or equivalent quarters completed at an accredited university.
• Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in writing technical reports and proposals.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning and leadership skills.
• Preferred but not required: knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs (PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE).
• Preferred but not required: experience modeling inverter-based resources and renewable generation (WTG, PV, BESS, hybrid generation) and associated collector systems using PSS/E, PSLF, and/or PSCAD.
• Preferred but not required: experience using transmission planning software, particularly PSS/E and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies.
• Preferred but not required: experience with dynamic transient, stability, and advanced studies in EMTP-RV or PSCAD.
• Note: The company does not sponsor work authorization for this position in the U.S.

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) plan and pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program and tuition assistance.
• Employee discount and corporate charitable giving programs.
• 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.

How to Apply

Submit your application online as indicated in the job posting.

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

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