Civil Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Transmission (Phoenix)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques to design and update projects across market segments. You will assist lead engineers with tasks and contribute to project duties.

You'll perform data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations, while helping with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement efforts. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, with a 3.0 GPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions and ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns and research solutions to project concerns.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

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

• 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 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 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-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #T&D N/A