Energy Consulting Intern - Strategic Advisory Services

Responsibilities

This position has a target start date in summer 2027.

Responsibilities:

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

This position supports the Sargent & Lundy Strategic Advisory Services work group, which provides strategic, commercial, financial, and market advisory services to utilities, power project developers, investors, technology companies, and financial institutions. The intern will support assignments involving energy infrastructure, project development, asset transactions, business cases, and strategic planning.

This position will give you the opportunity to:

• Support due diligence and strategic assessments for power and energy infrastructure projects, including market, commercial, technical, and financial analyses.
• Build and maintain financial models and analyses for business cases, capital investments, project development, asset transactions, and strategic planning.
• Research energy markets, power generation technologies, battery energy storage, transmission, and other energy infrastructure topics.
• Evaluate project economics, risks, opportunities, alternatives, and key assumptions, and synthesize findings into client-ready materials.
• Support proposals, presentations, executive briefings, white papers, and other Consulting deliverables.
• Organize and analyze client and project data using Excel and other analytical tools, and collaborate with technical subject matter experts and senior consultants to communicate results to clients.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Currently pursuing an MBA, Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field at an accredited university. Candidates pursuing a Master's of Engineering with a business specialization, a dual degree, or an MBA are especially encouraged to apply.
  • MBA candidates should have completed the first year of their program by the start of the summer 2027 internship. Other graduate candidates should have sufficient academic progress to contribute to project work during the internship.
  • Rising seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field who will have completed at least six semesters or equivalent quarters may also be considered.
• Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0; excellent interpersonal, analytical, and written communication skills; strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Valued Knowledge/Skills:

• Related internship, co-op, consulting, or project experience, including financial modeling, business case development, data analysis, market research, or due diligence.
• Experience and/or coursework in power systems, renewable energy, battery energy storage, nuclear, thermal generation, transmission, or other power industry topics.
• Familiarity with data visualization or analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, or SQL, and demonstrated interest in consulting and the energy industry.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• 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

Compensation Range

$18.00 - $30.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.