About the role#
This internship focuses on the Aviation & Federal market. You will support projects involving commercial aviation, military facilities, and infrastructure. Work includes program management, master planning, and facility design for hangars, terminals, and runways.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with daily duties.
- Design engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Travel for project requirements, estimated at 5% of your time.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like 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 or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is preferred.
- ABET accreditation for your degree program is strongly preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Schedule: Rolling basis.
- Note: You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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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