Associate Intern for Project Controls (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Associate Intern will be assigned to a project team and assist project controls and project management team members with executing project work. The role focuses on power-related engineering projects and includes supporting project scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project and portfolio reporting. The intern will apply and expand academic knowledge of project controls, project management tools, and methodologies, while learning new skills and engaging with others to understand project team needs. The target start date is Summer 2027. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. Compensation is listed as $18.00–$30.00; eligible positions may also include a yearly discretionary bonus.
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, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially 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.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Prior related internship, co-op, or work experience involving project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance.
- Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support project scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project and portfolio reporting for power-related engineering projects.
- Assist project controls and project management team members in executing project work.
- Apply and expand academic background in 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 health 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
