Electrical Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Distribution Modernization (San Juan)

Burns & McDonnell; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks an Engineering Intern to support standard engineering tasks, design updates, and project support in the Transmission & Distribution group. You will assist with filing, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations, while learning to analyze data and present solutions.

The role requires pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree, ABET accreditation preferred, 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.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active campus or community involvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Respond to general questions and support project tasks.
• Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement efforts.
• Present solutions to concerns and research project issues.
• Support ad hoc projects and assist managers as needed.
• Maintain compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Eager learner

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

General office software

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:

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, visit 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-PR-San Juan

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Intern #LI-JB #T&D N/A