Environmental Engineering Intern - Environmental Services, Air Quality & Noise (Austin/Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Environmental Engineering Interns in Austin, TX, to support design and updates of engineering systems, assist lead engineers, and work on project tasks across markets. The role emphasizes hands-on learning and exposure to environmental services, civil, and chemical engineering projects.

Responsibilities include data entry, documentation, preparing presentations, and assisting with ad hoc projects while maintaining strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, PowerPoint 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

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated learner

Education

ABET accreditation preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering or related field

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:

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects to the remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater and emerging contaminants. This includes support for municipal, state and federal government clients, along with clients in the transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical and utility sectors.

• 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 a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical 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-TX-Austin

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264279

Job Hire Type Intern #ENS N/A