Electrical Engineering Intern (Fall 2026 Co-op) - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Akron)

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern located in Akron, Ohio, to assist with engineering tasks including design, data entry, and project analysis. This role supports the Transmission & Distribution group, focusing on electrical transmission projects.

The candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Interns may participate in a 401(k) program and accrue sick leave.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary education or certificate program.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA recommended.
• Prior internship or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and present solutions.
• Research and analyze solutions to project concerns.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Basic experience in Microsoft Office

Leadership skills

Education

Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

Responsibilities – 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program.
• 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.

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.

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