Transmission & Distribution Engineer Intern - Grid (Summer 2027)
Sargent & Lundy · Cary, NC · 4 days ago
$18–$30/hrTemporary
About the role
This position has a target start date in summer 2027. As an Associate Engineering Intern you will be assigned to a project team in the Grid business unit and assist engineering team members in the execution of their project work. The internship offers a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and two days remote.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs for transmission and distribution projects.
- Support a variety of project‑reporting tasks, including tracking and evaluating project activities, progress, and associated data.
- Participate in power design work and prepare documents and specifications for the procurement of major equipment, structures, and related installation services.
- Work under the direction of senior engineers, applying academic knowledge in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering disciplines.
Qualifications
- Active enrollment in a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science program in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with a strong academic background.
- Candidates in other engineering disciplines may be considered if they have relevant coursework in civil, geotechnical, strength of materials, statics, or electrical power.
- U.S. work authorization required; the company does not sponsor work visas for this position.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Self‑starter, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal direction.
- Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Skills
- Enrollment in an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
- Demonstrated leadership experience on campus or in the community.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (strongly preferred).
- Prior internship or co‑op experience in a related business area.
- Interest or experience with emerging technologies such as AI, automation, programming, or digital tools (valued but not required).
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans: medical, dental, vision
- Life & accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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
- Corporate charitable giving program
- Tuition assistance
- First professional licensure bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST), vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
Compensation
Hourly rate range: $18.00 – $30.00, with eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.
Schedule
Hybrid work model: three days on‑site, two days remote. Target start date in summer 2027.