Civil Engineer Intern: Renewable & Industrial Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern to support civil project engineers on wind and solar renewable energy projects, nuclear or fossil power plants, electrical substations, or other heavy industrial facilities.

You will assist with calculations, earthwork quantities, site grading layouts, drainage layouts, roadways, and pond/landfill designs while using 3-D models and project drawings under experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Expected graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 toward a BS or MS in Civil Engineering.
• Solid understanding of basic civil and geotechnical engineering concepts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports.
• Assist in evaluating mass earthwork cut and fill quantities and site grading layouts.
• Assist in preparing layouts for stormwater and sanitary drainage systems.
• Assist in layout of plant roadways and trackwork systems.
• Assist in developing pond and landfill system designs relating to raw water, wastewater, and coal ash management.
• Work with civil project designers to accurately portray designs in project 3-D models and on design drawings.

Skills

ABET awareness

Civil Engineering concepts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

3-D modeling

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

PondPack

MicroStation

StormCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern to support civil project engineers on wind and solar renewable energy projects, nuclear or fossil power plants, electrical substations, or other heavy industrial facilities.

You will assist with calculations, earthwork quantities, site grading layouts, drainage layouts, roadways, and pond/landfill designs while using 3-D models and project drawings under experienced engineers.