Grid Interconnection Consulting Intern (Summer 2026)

Job description

Description


This position has a target start date in summer 2026.


This position in Sargent & Lundy’s Consulting group will require you to focus on our utility planning and advisory projects, such as the following:

+ Collaborate with members of the Consulting Business Group and expand your academic background in Engineering.



+ Help prepare new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of PSS/E model to support the applications

+ Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients, who are ISO Interconnection Customers

+ Performing independent power system studies, mostly on thermal and voltage contingency analyses, to support our client’s generator interconnection planning strategies

+ Performing advanced grid system studies to evaluate specific scenarios and impacts as required by our clients, such as higher renewable penetration and retirement of existing units and evaluation of transmission and non-transmission alternatives

+ Support project teams with due diligence of power generation projects, power system planning projects, and feasibility studies.



+ Track and evaluate project activities and progress, and associated data.



+ Prepare technical reports and other Consulting deliverables, including conceptual designs and specifications.



+ Provide technical support to clients.




Qualifications


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


Education/Experience Requirements:
Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background and coursework emphasis in Power Systems Analysis with at least six semesters or equivalent quarters completed at an accredited university.



Preferred, but not required, would also be previous power systems engineering experience, including one or more of the following:

+ Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs – PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, and ISO-NE

+ Experience in modeling inverter-based resources and renewable generation, such as Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid generation, and associated collector system for interconnection applications within software programs PSS/E, PSLF, and/or PSCAD

+ Experience in using transmission planning software, particularly PSS/E and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies

+ Experience in dynamic transient, stability, and other advance studies in EMTP-RV or PSCAD is a plus.



Also extremely important are:

+ Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.

+ Excellent verbal/written communication skills.



+ Experience in writing technical reports and proposals.



+ Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.



+ Project planning and leadership skills.




Award-Winning Benefits


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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

$17.50 - $27.00

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.

Awards & Recognition




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.















CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestConsulting

TypePart Time - Temporary

Job ID2025-19070

Business GroupConsulting Group

DepartmentTransmission Planning

Required Skill Profession

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