Civil Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Transmission (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell invites a motivated Engineering Intern to join our Transmission & Distribution team in Fort Worth, TX. You will apply standard engineering techniques to assist design, update existing work, and support lead engineers on a range of project tasks.

The internship emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and preparing presentations while you learn from experienced engineers. A 3.0 GPA and campus involvement are preferred, and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner with aptitude to grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions and project inquiries.
• Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement efforts.
• Present solutions to project concerns and research solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation

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:

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:

Transmission & Distribution

The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, 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 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Intern

Primary Location

US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

264247

Job Hire Type

Intern #T&D N/A