About the role#
Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Geotechnical Engineering Intern to join our team in Houston. This is a full-time, paid internship that offers hands-on experience in geotechnical design and engineering services. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support projects from the conceptual phase through to completion.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to geotechnical design and support engineering services.
- Compile project data, including boring logs and subsurface profiles.
- Plan subsurface explorations and laboratory testing programs.
- Research and analyze solutions for project-related concerns.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as documentation, filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and respond to general project inquiries.
- Support managers with ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary education program in good standing.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- ABET accreditation and pursuit of a Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering are preferred.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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