Environmental Engineering Intern - Environmental Services, Air Quality & Noise (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Engineering Interns to apply standard engineering techniques for design, data entry, documentation, and support to lead engineers across market segments. You will assist with environmental projects, data analysis, and ad hoc tasks while maintaining compliance with company policies.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and leadership, with a background in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering and ABET preference.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly Preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns and recommend improvements.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and propose fixes.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Campus/community involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Eng

ABET accreditation 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:

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.

Compensation

$18.00-34.00 Hourly

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.

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-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264201

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #ENS N/A