Mechanical Design Intern - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Intern joins a project team in Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group and performs drafting and design tasks under the direct supervision of the project design lead. The role provides hands-on training in 3D design software, including AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation, as well as Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary 3D plant design platform. The intern contributes to preparing and completing project documents and may assist experienced designers with walkdowns at client facilities to gather design information. The role also coordinates with other design disciplines on overall plant design. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Applicants must be enrolled in college education in drafting or industrial design. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

  • Be enrolled in college education in drafting or industrial design.
  • Have basic knowledge of standard computer drafting tools, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
  • Be able to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
  • Be able to multitask across various project duties.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform drafting and design tasks as a member of a project team under the direct supervision of the project design lead.
  • Apply computer-aided drafting skills and participate in hands-on training in 3D design software, including AutoCAD 3D and/or MicroStation.
  • Receive training in Sargent & Lundy’s proprietary 3D plant design platform.
  • Assist in preparing and completing project documents.
  • Potentially accompany and assist experienced designers on walkdowns at client facilities to gather information for design projects.
  • Interface with different design disciplines to coordinate overall plant design.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Back-up daycare.
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
  • 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.
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