Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2024)

Sargent & Lundy

Oct 13, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Summer Internship
Engineering
Chicago

Requirements

Essential skills and experience:
Must be actively enrolled in a BS or MS engineering program from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and coursework
Must be graduating by Spring 2025
Coursework in Mechanical and Electrical engineering
Good verbal and written communication skills along with strong PC skills
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Prior, related internship or co-op experience is preferred
Coursework and/or experience in mechatronics and/or robotics
An understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design

Responsibilities

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team 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 existing power plant systems, components, and structures and are a synergistic integration of both electrical and mechanical engineering along with control theory
Working under the direction of senior engineers, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of nuclear power plants
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

Sargent & Lundy

Empowering great minds to design our future

Energy

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1891

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.