Grid Interconnection Consulting Intern (Summer 2027)

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Chicago is seeking a BS or MS Electrical Engineering student for a Consulting role focused on utility planning and interconnection studies. You will develop one-line diagrams, verify reactive power requirements, and build PSS/E models to support interconnection applications.

Preference given to those with ISO/RTO knowledge, experience with power regions, and strong GPA (3.0+). Target start in summer 2027 with collaboration across the Consulting Business Group.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems Analysis.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Prefer prior power systems engineering exposure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Consulting Business Group to support engineering studies.
• Prepare interconnection applications and develop conceptual single-line diagrams.
• Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies for ISO Interconnection Customers.
• Perform power system studies including contingency analyses to support planning strategies.
• Contribute to advanced grid studies for scenarios with renewables and retirements.
• Support project teams with due diligence and track progress and data.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables and provide client support.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Strong academics

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

TARA

Job description

Description

This position has a target start date in summer 2027.

This position in Sargent & Lundy's Consulting group will require you to focus on our utility planning and advisory projects, such as the following:

• Collaborate with members of the Consulting Business Group and expand your academic background in Engineering.
• Help prepare new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of PSS/E model to support the applications
• Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients, who are ISO Interconnection Customers
• Performing independent power system studies, mostly on thermal and voltage contingency analyses, to support our client’s generator interconnection planning strategies
• Performing advanced grid system studies to evaluate specific scenarios and impacts as required by our clients, such as higher renewable penetration and retirement of existing units and evaluation of transmission and non-transmission alternatives
• Support project teams with due diligence of power generation projects, power system planning projects, and feasibility studies.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience Requirements:

Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background and coursework emphasis in Power Systems Analysis with at least six semesters or equivalent quarters completed at an accredited university.

Preferred, but not required, would also be previous power systems engineering experience, including one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs - PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, and ISO-NE
• Experience in modeling inverter-based resources and renewable generation, such as Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid generation, and associated collector system for interconnection applications within software programs PSS/E, PSLF, and/or PSCAD
• Experience in using transmission planning software, particularly PSS/E and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies
• Experience in dynamic transient, stability, and other advance studies in EMTP-RV or PSCAD is a plus.

Also extremely important are:

• Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience in writing technical reports and proposals.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning and leadership skills.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

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.

Award-Winning Benefits

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.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$18.00 - $30.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

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.