About the role#
Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern to join the Water, Municipal group in Denver. This position is full-time and involves working on-site to support the planning and design of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. You will work on projects for government and industrial clients, assisting lead engineers with technical tasks and project documentation.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design systems.
- Update and correct existing designs.
- Support lead engineers with daily project duties and ad hoc assignments.
- Handle administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, and creating presentations.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns, analyze potential solutions, and present your findings to the team.
- Respond to general inquiries related to project work.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- ABET accreditation and prior internship or consulting experience are preferred.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent 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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