Civil Engineering Intern - Environmental Services, Environmental Engineering (Akron)

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering; ABET accreditation is preferred. On-site position in Akron, with full-time schedule and travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active campus/community involvement preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative; self-motivated to grow in field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with standard engineering design tasks and project duties.
• Support lead engineers with data collection, documentation, and analysis.
• Prepare and update design documents and presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to project concerns and stakeholders.
• Research solutions to project problems and recommend changes.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects to the remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater and emerging contaminants. This includes support for municipal, state and federal government clients, along with clients in the transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical and utility sectors.

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Benefits

Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Job

• Intern
• Primary Location: US-OH-Akron
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time