Energy Consulting Intern: Renewable Power & Storage

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineering intern to support the Consulting group, with emphasis on renewable energy, storage, and utility planning. You will collaborate with the Consulting Business Group, assist in due diligence, feasibility studies, and develop conceptual designs for utility-scale projects.

The role enhances hands-on experience in AC power systems, energy storage, and project execution while building professional communication and reporting skills in a leading power industry

Qualifications

• Pursuing either a Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least six semesters or equivalent quarters completed at an accredited university.
• Experience and/or coursework in AC power systems, renewable energy, battery energy storage, or in the power industry with basic understanding of power generation, substation, and transmission in the U.S. Bulk Electric System.
• Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.2.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of the Consulting Business Group and expand your academic background in Engineering.
• Support project teams with due diligence of power generation projects, power system planning projects, and feasibility studies.
• Owner’s engineering to support development and execution of utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects.
• Track and evaluate project activities and progress, and associated data.
• Prepare technical reports and other Consulting deliverables, including conceptual designs and specifications.
• Provide technical support to clients.
• Assist in the preparation of Consulting proposals, marketing materials, technical presentations, and white papers.

Skills

AC power systems

Renewable energy

Battery energy storage

Power industry basics

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Master's or Bachelor's)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an engineering intern to support the Consulting group, with emphasis on renewable energy, storage, and utility planning. You will collaborate with the Consulting Business Group, assist in due diligence, feasibility studies, and develop conceptual designs for utility-scale projects.

The role enhances hands-on experience in AC power systems, energy storage, and project execution while building professional communication and reporting skills in a leading power industry