Environmental Engineering Intern - Environmental Services, Environmental Engineering (Oklahoma City)

Burns & McDonnell; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Oklahoma City is seeking an Environmental Engineering Intern to support environmental services projects using standard engineering techniques and procedures.

You will assist lead engineers with design updates, data collection, documentation and presentations, and contribute to continuous improvement across markets.

Strong academics with ABET accreditation preferred and eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation 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.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties and design updates.
• Support environmental services projects across multiple markets.
• Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Present solutions to project concerns.
• Research solutions and recommend fixes.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Maintain compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

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 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.
• 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 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-OK-Oklahoma City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264468

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