Civil Engineering Intern - Transportation, Design (Austin)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Austin, TX. You will apply standard engineering techniques to assist lead engineers on transportation projects such as bridges, highways, and rail systems.

Responsibilities include data entry, documentation, and creating PowerPoint presentations. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus a drive to learn, are essential for success in this internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus or community activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office

Self-motivated

Eager learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Prior internship/related consulting experience

Campus/community involvement

Tools

MS 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:

Transportation

The Transportation group is responsible for the planning and design of bridges, highways, ports, rail systems, streets and arterials, trails, and pathways with additional focus on stakeholder outreach, traffic engineering, long-range planning, policy development 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-Austin

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264204

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #TRN N/A