About the role#
This internship focuses on the Power group, which handles the planning, design, and startup of power generation and decarbonization technologies. You will work on projects involving gas turbines, utility-scale battery storage, hydrogen electrolysis, carbon capture, solar, and nuclear plant services.
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.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary education or technical certificate program.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Preference for candidates with ABET-accredited degrees and prior internship or consulting experience.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Demonstrated leadership and active involvement in campus or community volunteer activities.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Orlando, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Status: Paid internship with rolling availability.
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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