About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern within the Global Facilities group, you will contribute to the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, district energy systems, and mission-critical data centers. You will work on projects spanning industries like aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. This role involves supporting project lifecycles from initial site selection through to facility startup.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties.
- Create standard designs for engineering systems.
- Correct and update existing designs as needed.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary education or technical certificate program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Prior internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community volunteer activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- A self-motivated approach and a desire to learn.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Newton, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Compensation: $20.00 to $37.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits: Participation in the 401(k) program is available based on eligibility, and sick leave is accrued 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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