Electrical Engineering Intern - Nuclear (Summer 2026)

Overview

Assist in designing and analyzing electrical systems for nuclear power plants.

Key Responsibilities

• power modeling
• electrical design
• equipment integration
• design calculations
• technical drawings
• team collaboration

Tasks

-As an Electrical Engineering Intern in our Nuclear Power Group, you will play a vital role on projects that make a real impact. You will help design and modernize critical electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, first-of-a-kind restart projects, small modular reactors (SMRs), and advanced reactor facilities. You will also support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives. Your contributions will help make nuclear energy safer, more efficient, and more reliable for the communities we serve. -Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and engage in technical training sessions and reviews. -Develop professional skills by working within fixed project schedules and budgets, learning effective time management and collaboration tools to achieve shared objectives. Gain firsthand experience in communicating and coordinating with team members to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within scope. -Participate in a multidisciplinary mock engineering project based on real-world examples, collaborating with other discipline engineering peers to solve complex design challenges. You’ll work from a detailed problem statement, design inputs, and requirements, utilize industry standards and internal technical guidance, consult with subject matter experts, and ultimately present your engineered solution to senior staff. -Collaborate with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings, providing practical experience in bringing designs to life and supporting project deliverables. -Assist with the design, selection, and integration of major electrical power equipment, such as switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), large power transformers, breakers, relays, and related systems essential to nuclear power generation station operation. -Utilize industry-standard software tools like ETAP to perform power systems analysis and modeling for complex electrical networks. -Assist in preparing engineering calculations and design tasks for large nuclear power generating stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium and low voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and analyses that supports electrical designs for safety-related systems.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• abet
• internship
• ms office
• communication
• fsa/hsa

What You Bring

-Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic background and coursework -Enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program is preferred -FSA & HSA -Prior, related internship or co-op experience -An understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design -Proficiency with MS Office applications -Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Benefits

-Working under the direction of senior engineers, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in electrical engineering in one or more of the following areas: -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Work alongside experienced professional engineers and gain valuable insight into the pathway to professional licensure, including mentorship and exposure to the career development steps required to become a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). -Paid Vacation -Life & Accident Insurance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Back-Up Daycare -Flexible Work Arrangements -You will work alongside a project team, receiving daily technical supervision and support from experienced engineers and subject matter experts (SME’s) in nuclear power generation and electrical power systems design. You will benefit from hands-on learning, technical training, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, while leveraging our established system of technical processes — including industry standards, internally developed guidance and standards informed by decades of experience, and our extensive performance improvement database — to help deliver safe and reliable solutions. -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Paid Bereavement Leave -Gain exposure to station-specific procedures and real-world project requirements, with opportunities to interface with client stakeholders such as Operations and Systems Engineering representatives. -Employee Discount Program -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Tuition Assistance -Employee Referral Bonus -Disability Coverage

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the u.s. for this position.