Intern -- Substation Engineering

Description:

As a Substation Engineering Associate Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. These projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to transmission, substation, distribution, renewable, and battery energy storage system engineering projects.

Working under the direction of senior engineers, this internship will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering in one or more of the following areas:

• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs. 
• Work on a variety of tasks associated with project reporting, such as tracking and evaluating project activities, project progress, and associated data. 
• Be involved in power designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services. 

This position offers a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in the office, and the remainder remote / virtual.

Please note that this internship position does not provide a subsidy for relocation expenses.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must have an expected graduation date in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and coursework in electrical power.
• Learn concepts about substation configurations, substation schematic development, and relaying zones of protection
• 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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Prior, related internship or co-op experience

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Salary Range:

$47,000 - $53,000

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.