Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Engineering Interns to support standard engineering tasks and design updates. You will assist lead engineers and contribute to project duties within Transmission & Distribution.

The role offers exposure to multiple market segments and hands-on learning in a professional environment. Candidates should be pursuing an engineering degree with a strong GPA, prior internship experience, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the department work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus or community activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated with eagerness to grow in the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties and design updates.
• Contribute to design corrections and updates across markets.
• Support project work in Transmission & Distribution as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET accreditation preferred

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.

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

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