Engineering Intern: Transmission & Distribution Cables

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Engineering Interns to support standard engineering tasks across markets. Responsibilities include assisting with design updates, data entry, and presenting solutions. The role emphasizes coupling classroom learning with real project support.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, ideally with ABET accreditation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, with a willingness to contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Engineering Interns to support standard engineering tasks across markets. Responsibilities include assisting with design updates, data entry, and presenting solutions. The role emphasizes coupling classroom learning with real project support.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, ideally with ABET accreditation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, with a willingness to contribute to