About the role#
Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Business Consulting Intern for 1898 & Co. in Kansas City. This full-time internship offers the opportunity to work on projects that apply standard engineering techniques and procedures within the construction and infrastructure sectors. You will work alongside lead engineers and contribute to technical design tasks.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist with the design of engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Support lead engineers with various project duties and assignments.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary education or technical certificate program.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- A self-motivated approach and a desire to learn.
- Prior internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Interns may participate in the 401(k) retirement program if eligibility requirements are met and accrue sick leave based on hours worked.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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