Electrical Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Network, Integration, & Automation (Wallingford)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Wallingford, CT. You will assist lead engineers with design tasks, data entry, and documentation while applying standard engineering techniques.

Responsibilities include researching solutions, presenting findings, and supporting ongoing projects in Transmission & Distribution. The role emphasizes communication skills, ABET-preferred background, and a proven effort in campus or community activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited program is required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience is a plus.
• Active campus or community involvement is encouraged.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Respond to general questions and assist lead engineers on project duties.
• Participate in data collection and analysis for continuous improvement.
• Present solutions to project concerns and research potential fixes.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

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 a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation 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.

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

US-CT-Wallingford

Full-time

Yes, 5 % of the Time

264388

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