Power Plant Structural Intern: Design and Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for a summer 2027 start in Warrenville, IL. You will assist engineers on projects involving design, analysis, and upgrades for power plants, including steel frames, concrete members, and supports.

Gain hands-on experience under experienced professionals on real-world engineering tasks. The role emphasizes applying materials knowledge, structural analysis, and design fundamentals while supporting a collaborative project team and utilizing

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Enrollment in ABET-accredited program preferred.
• Coursework in steel and concrete design preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
• Assist in the review of structural design drawings and vendor drawings.
• Directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design.
• Support a team of engineers in performing structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.

Skills

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Material behavior knowledge

Structural analysis basics

Education

ABET-accredited program (preferred)

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

GT STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for a summer 2027 start in Warrenville, IL. You will assist engineers on projects involving design, analysis, and upgrades for power plants, including steel frames, concrete members, and supports.

Gain hands-on experience under experienced professionals on real-world engineering tasks. The role emphasizes applying materials knowledge, structural analysis, and design fundamentals while supporting a collaborative project team and utilizing