Physical Design Intern -- Grid
Part-timeWarrenville, IL · HybridPart-time / Temporary$17.5–18.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Physical Design Intern will support project teams and engineering staff on power-related engineering projects, including new designs and modifications or upgrades. Working under engineers’ direction, the intern will assist with engineering calculations, specifications, and designs, as well as project reporting and tracking. The role uses a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Responsibilities
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
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As a Design Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. These projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to power-related engineering projects.
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Working under the direction of other engineers, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering one or more of the following areas:
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Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs
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Work on a variety of tasks associated with project reporting, such as tracking and evaluating project activities, project progress, and associated data
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
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Must have at least one semester or one trimester using CAD software.
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Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
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Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction.
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Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
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Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
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Prior, related internship or co-op experience
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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
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Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
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Life & Accident Insurance
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Disability Coverage
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Back-Up Daycare
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FSA & HSA
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401(k)
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Pre-Tax Commuter Account
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Merit Scholarship Program
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Employee Discount Program
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Corporate Charitable Giving Program
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Tuition Assistance
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First Professional Licensure Bonus
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
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Paid Vacation
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Parental Leave
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Paid Bereavement Leave
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Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$17.50 - $18.50
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.
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CityWarrenville
StateIL
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestDesign and Drafting
TypePart Time - Temporary
Job ID2026-28897
Business GroupGrid Group
DepartmentPhysical Design
How this job compares
Set against the 2,132 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.5–18.5/hr
- Illinois median$21–35/hr53 hourly ranges
- US median$22–30/hr1,198 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $18/hr, is 35% below the Illinois median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 76 open Engineering Intern jobs in Illinois and 2,132 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Constellation16 open
- Burns & McDonnell7 open
- Caterpillar, Inc.7 open
- Experience
- Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (32 postings).
- Education
- 697 of the 2,132 open Engineering Intern jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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