About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern in our Transmission & Distribution group, you will support the planning and design of power delivery projects. This includes work on overhead and underground transmission, distribution systems, and substation design. You will work on-site in Vancouver, Washington, assisting lead engineers with day-to-day project tasks.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard engineering tasks and apply established technical procedures.
- Assist with the design of engineering systems, including correcting and updating existing plans.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project problems and recommend solutions to your team.
- Present findings and solutions to concerns.
- Help with documentation, filing, scanning, data entry, and presentations.
- Support ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and an active role in campus or community activities.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is helpful.
- ABET accreditation for your degree program is strongly preferred.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, Washington.
- 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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