About the role#
As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will work with our teams to support our department and regional offices. You will contribute to business strategy by providing support and assistance across various projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with administrative tasks including filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Respond to general inquiries.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns, analyze findings, and recommend solutions.
- Present your findings and solutions to the team.
- Complete ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by managers.
- Follow all company policies and standards.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary education or technical certificate program.
- An ABET accredited program is strongly preferred.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and an active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
- You must be a self-motivated learner.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
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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