About the role#
The Transmission & Distribution group at Burns & McDonnell focuses on the planning and design of electrical transmission projects. This includes overhead and underground transmission, substations, distribution systems, and grid modernization. As an intern, you will apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to support these projects.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design tasks for engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties.
- Research and analyze project concerns to recommend solutions.
- Present findings and solutions to project teams.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Handle documentation tasks including filing, scanning, data entry, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
- Support ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- ABET accreditation is strongly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- Prior internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
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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