Civil Engineering Intern - Water, Systems (Columbus)

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell invites engineering interns to support the Water market by applying standard engineering techniques to design, correct, and update projects. Interns will assist with data entry, documentation, and presentations, while gaining exposure to a range of tasks across markets.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Civil Engineering degree with ABET accreditation and have strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

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

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 project managers with ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Campus/community involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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:

Water

The Water group is responsible for the planning and design of facilities and processes related to drinking water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and more. This includes services for all levels of government and a variety of industrial clients.

• 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.

Compensation

$17.75-32.00 Hourly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.

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-OH-Columbus

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264826

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