Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. 

We are seeking a motivated Computer Science student to join our IT team as an intern. The intern will assist with the packaging and deployment of software applications to end-user laptops, contribute to the application inventory process, and support ongoing application rationalization efforts. This role provides a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in enterprise software deployment and IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the current software application packaging and deployment process for all the key engineering and other business applications.
• Assist in streamlining and automating the application package process using tools such as SCCM, Intune, or other deployment solutions.
• Deploy and test applications on user machines, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
• Maintain and update the inventory of existing applications across the organization.
• Help identify and document redundant or outdated applications as part of rationalization efforts.
• Collaborate with the IT support and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot deployment issues.
• Create and maintain documentation for packaging and deployment procedures.
• Support general IT tasks as needed, with a focus on automation and process improvement.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago, IL office, and 2 days remote from home.

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of Windows operating systems and software deployment concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills (not required):

• Exposure to application packaging tools (e.g., MSIX, MSI, App-V).
• Experience using Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) or SCCM.
• Understanding of software inventory tools and methods.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in real-world IT application packaging and support.
• Exposure to software compliance and lifecycle practices.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced IT professionals and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Skills and knowledge applicable to careers in IT infrastructure and IT operations.

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.

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.