Nuclear Power Systems Design Intern

Sargent Lundy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to contribute to the Nuclear Power Group on projects that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency of nuclear power systems. You'll work on design and modernization of electrical systems for existing plants, SMRs, and advanced reactors, with a focus on life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives.

You will be mentored by senior engineers, gain hands-on experience with ETAP, switchgear, MCCs, and protective relays,

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic background and coursework.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power generating stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium and low voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and analyses that support electrical designs for safety‑related systems.
• Utilize industry‑standard software tools like ETAP to perform power systems analysis and modeling for complex electrical networks.
• Assist with the design, selection, and integration of major electrical power equipment, such as switchgear, MCCs, large power transformers, breakers, relays, and related systems essential to nuclear power generation station operation.
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage in technical training sessions and reviews.
• Gain exposure to station‑specific procedures and real‑world project requirements, with opportunities to interface with client stakeholders such as Operations and Systems Engineering representatives.
• Collaborate with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings, providing practical experience in bringing designs to life and supporting project deliverables.
• Develop professional skills by working within fixed project schedules and budgets, learning effective time management and collaboration tools to achieve shared objectives.
• Work alongside experienced professional engineers and gain valuable insight into the pathway to professional licensure, including mentorship and exposure to the career development steps required to become a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Participate in a multidisciplinary mock engineering project based on real‑world examples, collaborating with other discipline engineering peers to solve complex design challenges.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to contribute to the Nuclear Power Group on projects that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency of nuclear power systems. You'll work on design and modernization of electrical systems for existing plants, SMRs, and advanced reactors, with a focus on life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives.

You will be mentored by senior engineers, gain hands-on experience with ETAP, switchgear, MCCs, and protective relays,