Electrical Engineering Intern - Global Facilities, Consumer & Life Solutions (Greenville)

Burns & McDonnell; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Greenville, SC, is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques to design and update systems. You will assist lead engineers on diverse projects in Global Facilities, including manufacturing facilities and data centers.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations, with strong communication and problem-solving expectations. Internships require legal work authorization in the United States and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred for the program.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education or technical program related to the work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with standard design tasks and update existing engineering designs.
• Support lead engineers with project duties across market segments.
• Perform filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint preparation.
• Present solutions to project concerns and communicate findings.
• Research solutions to problems and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Microsoft Office Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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:

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.

• 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.

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: Engineering Intern

Primary Location

US-SC-Greenville

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

264043

Job Hire Type

Intern #LI-JB #GFS N/A