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Sargent & Lundy · 6 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Intern - Nuclear (Summer 2026)

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.50/hr - $27/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing since 1954. As an Electrical Engineering Intern in the Nuclear Power Group, you will assist in designing and modernizing critical electrical systems for nuclear plants and support various engineering tasks under the guidance of experienced professionals.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Help design and modernize critical electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, first-of-a-kind restart projects, small modular reactors (SMRs), and advanced reactor facilities

Support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives

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 supports 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, motor control centers (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

Gain firsthand experience in communicating and coordinating with team members to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within scope

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower Systems AnalysisETAPMS OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

Must be actively enrolled 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

Preferred

Enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program is preferred

Prior, related internship or co-op experience

An understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design