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 application development, deployment and support of engineering and business applications. This role provides a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in understanding various industry standard products used in engineering design, and the software that supports an engineering focused enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Small Scope Development activities and utilities
• Assist in developing a deployment pipeline for software releases to testing environments. This involves collaborating with the packaging team to design the pipeline and defining a user acceptance testing (UAT) plan.
• Audit software documentation to validate Software Asset Management (SAM).
• Develop Power BI reports against multiple team data sources.
  • Prototype reports and present outputs.
• Research technology and present options with implementation plan
  • Automated testing tools.
  • New copy protection methods.
  • Replacements for FTP file transfer
  • AI tools for improving development processes.

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 with a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills (not required):

Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts, CI/CD, testing, data analysis, scripting, security, and research, tailored to tasks like building deployment pipelines, auditing software, creating reports, and researching new technologies.

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.