Structural Engineer Intern - Oil & Gas (Summer 2027)

About the role

As a Structural Engineer Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team in our Energy & Industrial Group business unit and assist the Power Generation and Oil & Gas engineering team members in the execution of their project work. These projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to power generation, oil & gas production, gas transmission and distribution, renewable, and/or carbon-capture engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs under the direction of senior engineers
• Work on a variety of tasks associated with project reporting, such as tracking and evaluating project activities, project progress, and associated data
• Be involved in system designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major industrial energy equipment and related installation services

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Self-starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines

Valued but not required

• Enrollment in an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Prior, related internship or co-op experience

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools: You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results. Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required. We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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

Pay

Compensation Range: $18.00 - $30.00