Associate Intern for Project Controls (Summer 2027)

About the role

Target start date: Summer 2027. As an Associate Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team and assist the Project Controls and Project Management team members in the execution of their project work. This includes, but is not limited to, project scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project/portfolio reporting for power‑related engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Track costs and monitor progress.
• Prepare project and portfolio reports for power‑related engineering projects.
• Utilize and expand academic background in project controls and project management tools and methodologies.
• Learn new skills and contribute to project team operations.
• Engage with team members to understand project needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, General Engineering, or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an ABET‑accredited engineering program preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Self‑starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel for creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior internship, co‑op, or work experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or earned value performance.
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated leadership experience on campus or in the community.
• Interest or experience with emerging technologies such as AI, automation, or programming (not required).

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve work processes and deliver high‑quality outcomes. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvement. Candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and applying emerging technologies are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans: medical, dental, vision.
• Life & accident insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back‑up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pre‑tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program and corporate charitable giving.
• Tuition assistance and first professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Pay

Compensation range: $18.00 – $30.00 per hour (or equivalent annual salary), with eligibility for discretionary bonuses.

Schedule

Internship start date targeted for Summer 2027. Typical internship hours and duration to be discussed with the hiring manager.