Electrical Engineering Intern - Global Facilities, Mission Critical (Wallingford)

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Engineering Interns to apply standard engineering techniques to assist lead engineers on diverse projects across market segments, including Global Facilities. Duties include design assistance, updating drawings, data entry, documentation and preparing PowerPoint presentations.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and active campus or community involvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with ABET accreditation preferred.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a related post-secondary program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with standard engineering design tasks and project duties.
• Support with data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Analyze data and present solutions to project concerns.
• Collaborate with teams across market segments including Global Facilities.
• Complete ad hoc project tasks as assigned by managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor'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. 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 and 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

$20.50-39.00 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

Intern

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID 264099

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-JB #GFS N/A