Transmission & Distribution Engineer Intern - Grid (Summer 2027)

This position has a target start date in summer 2027.

As an Associate EngineeringIntern, you will be assigned to work on a project team in our Grid business unit andassistthe engineering team membersin the execution of their project work. These projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to transmission anddistributionengineering projects.

Working under the direction of senior engineers, this internship will offer you the opportunity toutilizeand expand your academic background in Civil,Structural,Mechanical, Electrical, or other Engineering disciplines in one or more of the following areas:

• Assistin 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 documents and specifications for the procurement of major equipment, structures, and related installation services. 

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil,Structural,Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering witha strong academic background.

• Candidates pursuing other engineering degrees may also be considered if they have relevant coursework in 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 quicklyidentifyand prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.

Valued but notrequiredskills and experience:

• Active enrollment in a BS or MS ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.

• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPAstronglypreferred.

• Prior, related internship or co-op experience in our business area.

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

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.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.