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

Burns & McDonnell

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chattanooga is seeking Engineering Interns to apply standard engineering techniques, assist lead engineers, and contribute to project tasks across market segments.

You'll support filing, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations, participate in data-driven improvements, and develop problem-solving and communication skills while pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
  • Self-motivated with opportunity to grow in engineering field.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Assist with responses to general questions.
  • Participate in continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
  • Present solutions to concerns.
  • Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Verbal and written communication
Analytical thinking
Leadership
Self-motivated learner
Team involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties

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:

Description

A Brief Overview

Duties

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. 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

Job Intern

Primary Location US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264413

Job Hire Type Intern #T&D N/A

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