About the role#
Burns & McDonnell is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern for the Transmission & Distribution, Network, Integration, & Automation group in Vancouver, Washington. This is a full-time, on-site internship role. You will apply standard engineering techniques to support power delivery projects, including overhead and underground transmission, substation design, and grid modernization.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design work for engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project tasks.
- Research technical issues and recommend solutions.
- Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement efforts.
- Present findings and solutions to project concerns.
- Handle administrative tasks such as documentation, data entry, and presentation preparation.
- Manage 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 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- 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.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, Washington.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- 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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