Electrical Engineering Intern (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston is seeking an Engineering Intern to support lead engineers with standard design updates and project duties across Power, Oil & Gas, and Transmission & Distribution. You will apply engineering techniques, assist with data collection and presentations, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred), maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education relevant to the role.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
• Active involvement in campus or community activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions and project inquiries.
• Participate in data collection and continuous improvement efforts.
• Present solutions to project concerns and improve processes.
• Research solutions to project issues and recommend actions.
• Support ad hoc projects assigned by managers.
• Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA and involvement in campus activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-motivated

Eager learner

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

ABET accreditation

Currently enrolled in related program

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

Oil, Gas & Chemical

The Oil, Gas & Chemical group is responsible for the planning and design across the energy landscape. This includes project execution for midstream, refining, liquefied natural gas and chemicals, with a strong focus on energy security, biofuels, carbon capture, hydrogen and solutions that advance a sustainable energy future.

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 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.

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 Benefits & Wellness

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-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full‑time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

263501

Job Hire Type

Intern #LI-JB #COR