About the role#
As a Civil Engineering Intern in the Transmission and Distribution group, you will contribute to the planning and design of electrical transmission projects. This includes work on overhead and underground transmission, distribution systems, substations, and grid modernization. You will work alongside lead engineers to support project delivery and gain hands-on experience in the field.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties and ad hoc tasks.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns and present potential solutions to the team.
- Handle administrative tasks such as documentation, data entry, filing, scanning, and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
- Respond to general project inquiries.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and an eager, self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- ABET accreditation and prior internship or consulting experience are strongly preferred.
- You must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship position.
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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