Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Benefits & Wellness page

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques to design and update systems, assist lead engineers with project duties, and contribute to diverse market projects.

Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited engineering program with a good GPA, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and be motivated to grow in the field; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a related field and in good standing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead engineers with project duties.
• Apply standard engineering techniques to design updates.
• Contribute to transmission and distribution market projects.
• Update designs and correct drawings as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Enrolled in post-secondary education program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Prior internship/consulting experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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 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.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil 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 in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

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-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264588

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #T&D