Structural Engineering Intern - Nuclear (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Structural Engineering Intern will work on a project team and assist engineering team members with project execution. Projects may involve designing new power plants or modifying and upgrading existing power plant systems, components, and structures. Working under the direction of engineers, the intern may apply and expand their academic background in structural engineering by assisting with engineering calculations, specifications, and designs; reviewing structural design and vendor drawings; and supporting structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations. The position has a target start date of summer 2027. The role is with Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.
Requirements
- Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree program in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering, with a strong academic background and interest in materials behavior, structural analysis, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundation design.
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English, including reading, speaking, and writing.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Coursework in steel and concrete design.
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Knowledge of MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, or ANSYS.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
- Assist in reviewing structural design drawings and vendor drawings.
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
- Support engineers and designers in structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
