Structural Engineer Intern - Grid Chicago, IL (May 2026)

Structural Engineering Intern to support design and analysis of electrical substations with award-winning benefits at Sargent & Lundy.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
• Assist in the review of structural design drawings and vendor drawings.
• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Support a team of engineers and designers in structural analysis and design of steel structures, connections, concrete members, platforms, and foundations.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Graduating in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027, or Spring 2028 with a Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a major in Structures.
• Strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundation design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong PC skills.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
• Valued but not required: ABET-accredited BSCE or MSCE, previous internship or co-op experience, familiarity with design codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318), and knowledge of MathCad, STAAD PRO, RISA 3D, Bluebeam/Adobe.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $17.50 - $27.00
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
• Life & accident insurance, disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), back-up daycare
• FSA & HSA options
• 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax commuter account
• Merit scholarship program
• Employee discount program
• Corporate charitable giving program
• Tuition assistance
• First professional licensure bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility

Please note this internship does not provide relocation expense subsidies.

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

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