Environmental Scientist Intern — Data, Research & Solutions

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Chicago, IL. The role involves applying standard engineering techniques to design and update systems, assist lead engineers, and support project duties across market segments.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, and ad hoc project support. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree pursuit and strong communication and analytical skills, with GPA preference noted.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• 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.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Chicago, IL. The role involves applying standard engineering techniques to design and update systems, assist lead engineers, and support project duties across market segments.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, and ad hoc project support. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree pursuit and strong communication and analytical skills, with GPA preference noted.