About the role#
As an Environmental Engineering Intern, you will work within the Environmental Services group. You will support infrastructure projects ranging from permitting to site remediation. This role involves applying standard engineering techniques to real-world projects for municipal, industrial, and utility clients.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design tasks and update existing engineering designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties and ad hoc assignments.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research technical problems, recommend solutions, and present your findings.
- Handle documentation, data entry, filing, and scanning.
- Help prepare PowerPoint presentations and respond to project inquiries.
- Follow all company policies and professional standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership experience gained through campus, community, or volunteer activities.
- A self-motivated attitude and a desire to learn.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- ABET-accredited degree program is strongly preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Status: Paid internship with no sponsorship provided.
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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