About the role#
As a Structural Engineering Intern in the Aviation & Federal group, you will support project teams on work involving commercial aviation and federal facilities. This includes buildings, hangars, terminals, and infrastructure. You will gain experience in standard engineering design and project support.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design systems.
- Correct and update existing designs.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties.
- Research and recommend solutions to project concerns.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Handle administrative tasks such as documentation, data entry, scanning, and filing.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and respond to general project inquiries.
- Take on ad hoc projects assigned by managers.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- ABET accreditation and prior internship or consulting experience are preferred.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- 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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