About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Kansas City. You will support the construction group with various project duties and technical tasks. The role requires some travel, estimated at 5 percent of the time.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with design-build processes.
- Correct and update engineering system designs.
- Support teams with estimating, pre-construction, field operations, and quality management.
- Help maintain project safety and health standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through campus or community involvement.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Benefits: Participation in the 401(k) program 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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