About the role#
As an Environmental Engineering Intern, you will work within our Environmental Services group. You will support infrastructure development projects ranging from initial permitting to site remediation. This role involves working with diverse clients across the municipal, industrial, and utility sectors. This is a full-time, on-site position with occasional travel required.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with system design, including updates and corrections.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement.
- Research and present solutions to specific project concerns.
- Handle administrative tasks such as documentation, data entry, and presentation preparation.
- Manage ad hoc projects as assigned by your manager.
- Follow all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Preference for programs with ABET accreditation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Active involvement in campus or community organizations.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, Texas and Fort Worth, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Hiring Term: Rolling.
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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