Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy

Power & Energy Engineering | Chicago, IL

Recent News & Developments

In 2024, Sargent & Lundy signed a deal to help increase Ukraine’s nuclear capacity, joining U.S. efforts to support the country by identifying the best sites to convert into small modular reactors for cleaner energy and enhanced security. The firm was also selected as engineer of record for Entergy Texas’s Orange County facility, demonstrating continued leadership in power infrastructure. Learn more at the Sargent & Lundy News page.

Top Competitors

Fluor Corporation, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., and Parsons Corporation.

Mission & Culture

Sargent & Lundy focuses on quality, innovation, and making a meaningful impact on communities. They value diverse perspectives and encourage personal and professional growth.

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Key Leaders

Victor Suchodolski, Chairman, President & CEO — In the position since January 2023, with the company since 1997.

Michael Helminski, Executive Vice President of Finance & Legal — Graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech.

Curtis Cox, Vice President and Director of Engineering and Innovation — Illinois Tech alum, elected to the Illinois Tech Board of Trustees in late 2025. Also serves on the Kaplan Institute’s Board of Advisors.

Read about the Illinois Tech connection

Industry Opportunities

Growing demand for clean energy infrastructure, nuclear power modernization, and grid reliability projects. The transition to sustainable energy creates significant opportunities in power engineering.

Questions to Ask at the Career Fair

  • “I read about Sargent & Lundy’s work on nuclear projects in Ukraine. How is the firm contributing to clean energy globally?”
  • “I noticed several leaders are Illinois Tech alumni. How does the firm engage with the university?”
  • “What types of projects would an entry-level engineer work on at Sargent & Lundy?”

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