About the role#
As an Environmental Scientist Intern, you will join our Environmental Services group in Austin. This team handles the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects to remediating contaminated soil and groundwater. You will support a variety of clients across the municipal, government, industrial, and utility sectors. This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling start date.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with design systems, including correcting and updating existing designs.
- Handle administrative project duties such as data entry, filing, scanning, and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
- Research solutions to project concerns, analyze data, and present your recommendations.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Respond to general project questions and comply with all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
- 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 related consulting experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Work 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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