Mechanical Engineering Intern - Nuclear (Summer 2027)

Sargent & Lundy • Warrenville, IL

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About The Position

This position has a target start date of summer 2027. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will join a project team and assist engineering team members with project work involving the design of new systems and components, or modifications and upgrades to existing power plant or industrial facility systems and components. Under the direction of senior engineers, the intern will apply and expand their academic background in mechanical engineering, including preparing engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications and supporting project reporting by tracking and evaluating project activities, progress, and related data.

The role is with Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. Its work includes small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, commercial reactor restart projects, existing nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic background and coursework in mechanical systems analysis, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or heat transfer.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The employer does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Understanding of the practical application of mechanical engineering principles.
• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering team members in executing project work as part of a project team.
• Assist with the design of new systems and components and modifications or upgrades to existing power plant or industrial facility systems and components.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications under the direction of senior engineers.
• Support project reporting, including tracking and evaluating project activities, progress, and associated data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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.
• Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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