About the role#
The Environmental Services group manages the full life cycle of infrastructure development. This includes everything from permitting new projects to remediating contaminated soil and groundwater. You will support municipal, state, and federal government clients, as well as those in the transportation, industrial, and utility sectors.
What you'll do#
- Assist with administrative tasks including filing, scanning, data entry, and documentation.
- Create and update PowerPoint presentations.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns to analyze and recommend solutions.
- Present your findings and solutions to project teams.
- Respond to general inquiries and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- 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.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Status: Paid internship.
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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