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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern - Energy & Industrial Group

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Chicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is required, with graduation in Spring 2028 or Winter 2027.
  • Ability to apply instrumentation and controls engineering principles to project design deliverables and technical problem solving.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Enrollment in an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is valued but not required.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models is valued but not required.
  • Related engineering internship or co-op work experience is valued but not required.
  • Leadership experience within campus and/or the community is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Use and expand academic background in instrumentation and controls engineering.
  • Work under the direction and supervision of senior instrumentation and controls engineers on project teams designing new power plants, modifying existing power-generation facilities, improving plant controls, and developing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
  • Assist with the design of process control systems and prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
  • Assist with instrumentation and controls design deliverables, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause-and-effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans.
  • Develop engineering knowledge and skills through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training.

Desired Qualifications

  • An emphasis on control systems is preferred.
  • Experience with artificial intelligence, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued when relevant to the role, but is not required.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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