Associate Intern for Project Controls

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

2d • $18 - $30

About The Position

The Associate Intern will be assigned to a project team and assist project controls and project management team members in executing their project work. The role supports power-related engineering projects through scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project and portfolio reporting. The intern will apply and build on academic knowledge of project controls, project management tools, and methodologies, while learning new skills and working with others to understand project team needs. The target start date is immediate.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a strong academic background, preferably emphasizing Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or General Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Self-starter who is proactive and able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly MS Excel for creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying position levels.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Prior related internship, co-op, or work experience in project controls, project planning, project scheduling, or earned value performance.
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.
• Interest or experience in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project and portfolio reporting for power-related engineering projects.
• Apply and expand academic knowledge of project controls and project management tools and methodologies.
• Learn new skills and develop knowledge to contribute to project team operations.
• Engage with others to understand project team needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-up daycare
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern