Sargent & Lundy

Cost Estimating Engineer (Summer 2025)

City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Area of Interest
Internship
Type
Part Time - Temporary
Job ID
2025-14956
Business Group
Chief Operations Officer Group
Department
Cost Information

Description

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

  • As a Cost Estimating Intern, you will be assigned to work on a specific task of updating our cost & quantity database and assist other cost estimators in the execution of their project estimating work.
  • These tasks will involve learning and developing deeper understanding of both design and commercial parameters of most common equipment and components used in power plants and industrial facility systems.
  • Working under the direction of senior estimators, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Mechanical Engineering and utilize practical application of mechanical engineering principles.

Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and coursework in mechanical systems (preferred graduation date by Winter 2025 or Spring 2026).
  • Good verbal and written communication skills along with strong PC skills are required.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Prior, related internship or co-op experience is preferred.
  • Experience and/or coursework in power systems, renewable energy, battery energy storage, or in the power industry.

 

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 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

Compensation Range

$47,000 - $53,000

Awards & Recognition

Top Workplaces USA Banner 2021-2023

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