About the role#
As an Environmental Scientist Intern, you will support our Environmental Services group in the full life cycle of infrastructure development. This includes work on permitting, soil remediation, and groundwater projects for clients in the municipal, industrial, and utility sectors. You will work on-site in Atlanta and assist lead engineers with various project duties.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist with the design of engineering systems and update existing designs.
- Research project concerns, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
- Present your findings and solutions to the team.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
- Handle administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, data entry, and documentation.
- Create and edit PowerPoint presentations.
- Assist with general inquiries and ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic 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: Atlanta, Georgia
- Modality: On-site
- Schedule: Full-time
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time
- 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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