Electrical Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Akron)

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Akron, OH seeks an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques across market segments including Transmission & Distribution. You'll assist with design tasks, data entry, documentation and presentations while supporting lead engineers on diverse projects.

This role favors a minimum 3.0 GPA, active campus involvement, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and will join a team

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 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.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with standard design tasks, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentations.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties and research solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written沟通 skills

Strong problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated

Campus/community involvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office (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.

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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Intern

Primary Location

US-OH-Akron

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time