About the role#
This internship focuses on Environmental Services and Stakeholder Management. You will apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to support project life cycles. This includes infrastructure development, permitting, and remediation projects for government, industrial, and utility clients.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design tasks and update existing engineering designs.
- Support lead engineers with daily project duties and documentation.
- Collect and analyze data to assist with continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns and present recommended solutions.
- Assist with administrative tasks like filing, scanning, data entry, and presentation preparation.
- Handle ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or technical certificate program in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear verbal and written communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership through campus, community, or volunteer involvement.
- A self-motivated approach and a desire to grow within the field.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time internship based in Austin or Fort Worth, Texas.
- The role requires approximately 5 percent travel.
- This position is paid and includes eligibility for 401(k) participation and accrued sick leave based on hours worked.
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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