About the role#
This position is for an Electrical Engineering Intern based in Greenville, South Carolina. You will work on-site as part of our Global Facilities group, which plans and designs manufacturing, data center, and mission-critical facilities. This is a full-time role with a travel requirement of approximately 5 percent.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with design work, including correcting and updating existing designs.
- Help with project documentation, such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns, analyze potential issues, and present recommended solutions.
- Respond to general inquiries and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary education or technical certificate program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without the need for future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Interns may participate in the 401(k) retirement program if eligibility requirements are met, and sick leave is accrued 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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