About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Kansas City. You will work on-site to support the Construction group with safety and health initiatives. The position requires about 5 percent travel to various locations.
What you'll do#
- Perform tasks that require standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Assist lead engineers with project duties, including design updates and corrections.
- Support construction phase services, such as estimating, pre-construction, field operations, and quality management.
- Help manage safety and health protocols across different project execution approaches.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a relevant field. We accept applicable experience in place of a degree.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, and Army Corps of Engineers standards.
- Familiarity with Engineers Manual 385-1, NFPA, and NEC standards.
- Completion of, or the ability to obtain, an OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Construction Outreach Safety Training course.
- Proficiency with Windows-based computer platforms.
- A valid driver's license for travel to job sites.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Benefits: Interns may participate in the 401(k) program if eligibility requirements are met. 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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