About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Minneapolis. You will work on-site and support our engineering teams across various market segments, including Aviation and Federal, Environmental Services, and Transmission and Distribution. You should expect to travel approximately 5% of the time.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with system designs and update existing project documentation.
- Research solutions to technical problems and present your findings to the team.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Handle administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry, and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and respond to general inquiries as assigned by managers.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program. ABET accreditation is preferred.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
- You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with clear verbal and written communication abilities.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- You show leadership potential and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- You are active in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19.00 to $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Eligible interns may participate in the 401(k) retirement program 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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