Grid Interconnection Consulting Intern (Summer 2027)

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

First professional licensure bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting Group seeks a Power Systems Engineering student/early-career professional focused on generator interconnection and advanced grid studies. You will work on feasibility analysis, contingency studies, and PSS/E/PSLF/PSCAD modeling to support interconnection applications and client proposals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technical reporting, and delivery of consulting deliverables while developing expertise in a broad set of power engineering tools and ISO

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems Analysis focus and six semesters completed.
• Preference for prior power systems experience incl. interconnection studies and modeling tools.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTOs such as PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Consulting Business Group and expand your engineering background.
• Prepare generator interconnection applications, including single line diagrams and PSS/E modeling.
• Review ISO feasibility and system impact studies for clients (ISO Interconnection Customers).
• Perform independent power system studies, including transient and contingency analyses.
• Conduct advanced grid system studies for scenarios with higher renewables or retirement planning.
• Support project teams with due diligence, tracking progress and data.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical Engineering—Power Systems focus (BS/MS)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

TARA

Job description

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

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.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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.