Sargent & Lundy

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Transmission & Distribution Engineer Intern - Grid (Jun 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Remote

Chicago (Hybrid)

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago, Chicago (Hybrid)

Closing in 2 months

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 17 - 27 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 13 Apr 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Join Sargent & Lundy as an Associate Engineering Intern to support transmission and distribution projects with a hybrid work schedule.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Work on a project team in the Grid business unit, assisting engineering team members with project execution.
  • Contribute to the design, modifications, and upgrades of transmission and distribution engineering projects.
  • Assist in preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
  • Support project reporting by tracking and evaluating project activities, progress, and data.
  • Participate in power designs and prepare documents and specifications for the procurement of major equipment, structures, and installation services.
  • Work under the direction of senior engineers.
  • Hybrid work arrangement: three days in office, two days remote.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with expected graduation in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
  • Candidates in other engineering degrees are considered if coursework includes civil, geotechnical, strength of materials, statics, or electrical power.
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Self-starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
  • U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship provided.
  • Preferred but not required: enrollment in an ABET-accredited program, leadership experience, minimum 3.0 GPA, prior related internship or co-op experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly rate: $17.50 - $27.00
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) retirement 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 (PST), vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus

How to Apply

  • Submit your application according to the company's guidelines, ensuring that all required information is included.

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

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

Work right - United States
United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Minimum grade
Minimum grade
GPA (4 point) 3
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Civil Engineering & Construction
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
  • Minimum grade
    GPA (4 point) 3
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About the employer

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Sargent & Lundy USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in engineering and consulting for the power and energy sectors.