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

Burns & McDonnell; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Benefits & Wellness page

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Lexington, KY to assist lead engineers with design updates, data entry, and presentation prep across Transmission & Distribution projects.

The role requires enrolled students pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with strong GPA, good communication and analytical skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a related post-secondary or technical program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience is a plus.
• Active campus/community involvement is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks requiring standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Support design updates and data entry for engineering systems.
• Help lead engineers with project duties and ad hoc assignments.
• Prepare presentations (PowerPoint) and documentation as needed.
• Analyze data and present practical solutions to project concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation strongly preferred

Currently enrolled in post-secondary/technical program

GPA 3.0 strongly preferred

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:

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, 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.

Compensation

$20.50-39.00

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Intern

Primary Location US-KY-Lexington

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time