Electrical Engineering Intern (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Chicago, IL. The role supports standard engineering tasks, assists lead engineers, and participates in market-specific project duties across Aviation, Power, Global Facilities, and Transmission & Distribution groups.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred), maintain a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Currently enrolled in related program

GPA 3.0+ strongly preferred

Prior internship/consulting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:

1898 & Co.

1898 & Co. is a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries. The group helps clients navigate digital transformation and the energy transition, responding to major shifts including the rise of AI. This includes turning business and technology insights into strategic solutions that leverage industry knowledge to build a more intelligent, resilient future.

Aviation & Federal

The Aviation & Federal group is responsible for program management, master planning, facility design commissioning, and operational systems design of commercial aviation and Federal & Military projects, including buildings, infrastructure, hangars, passenger terminals, fueling & ramp services, runways, and aviation support facilities.

Power

The Power group is responsible for the planning, design, and startup of power generation and decarbonization technologies. This includes gas turbines, utility-scale battery storage, hydrogen electrolysis, carbon capture technologies, solar, and nuclear plant services.

Global Facilities

The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, district energy systems, data centers and mission-critical facilities. This includes work across diverse industries, including aerospace, space and defense, food and beverage, life sciences and technology, consumer products, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, guiding projects from site selection through startup.

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 bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.

• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.

• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA 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.

• 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.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation

$19.50-37.00 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-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 263512

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-JB #COR