About the role#
As a Civil or Structural Engineering Intern in our Transmission and Distribution group, you will work on the planning and design of electrical transmission projects. This includes work on overhead and underground transmission, distribution systems, and substation design. You will apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to support our team in delivering power infrastructure solutions.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design work for engineering systems.
- Update and correct existing designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties and ad hoc assignments.
- Research project concerns, analyze findings, and recommend solutions.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Present your findings and solutions to the team.
- Handle administrative tasks such as documentation, filing, scanning, data entry, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
- Respond to general inquiries regarding project status or information.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- ABET accreditation is strongly preferred.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- Previous internship or consulting experience is preferred.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Benefits: Interns may participate in the 401(k) retirement program if eligibility requirements are met 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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