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Associate Intern for Project Controls (Summer 2025)

Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL,
Temporary
Part-time

Description

As an Associate Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team and assist the project controls and project management team members in the execution of their project work.

This includes, but is not limited to the following :

  • Project scheduling, cost tracking, progress monitoring, and project / portfolio reporting for power-related engineering projects
  • Utilize and expand your academic background in project controls and project management tools and methodologies
  • Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation
  • Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience :

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or General Engineering, or equivalent degree
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
  • Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.

Valued but not required skills and experience :

  • Prior related internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance
  • Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and / or the community

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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 & 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

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