About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Norfolk, Virginia. You will join our Transportation, Ports, and Maritime team to gain hands-on experience in engineering design and project support. This position operates on a rolling basis and requires you to be on-site.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Support lead engineers with daily project duties and ad hoc assignments.
- Research and analyze project concerns to recommend effective solutions.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Present findings and solutions to project teams.
- Handle administrative tasks including documentation, data entry, filing, scanning, and creating presentations.
- Respond to general inquiries and follow all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- You have strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- You are comfortable using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- You demonstrate leadership skills and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- You are active in your campus or community through organizations or volunteer work.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- 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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