About the role#
As a Fire Protection Engineering Intern in our Aviation & Federal group, you will work on projects involving commercial aviation and Federal & Military facilities. You will gain experience in program management, master planning, facility design commissioning, and operational systems design. This role involves working on hangars, terminals, fueling services, and infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with various duties.
- Complete standard design work for engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is strongly preferred.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Self-motivated mindset with a desire to learn.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is preferred, as is an ABET-accredited degree.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Morristown, New Jersey.
- The role is full-time.
- Travel is required 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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