Environmental Scientist Intern - Kansas City, Grow & Impact

Burns & McDonnell; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Engineering Intern in the Kansas City area. The role involves applying standard engineering techniques and assisting lead engineers across market segments, with tasks ranging from data entry to project support.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum 3.0 GPA, campus involvement, and legal authorization to work in the United States. The position offers hands-on experience and a pathway to explore multiple environmental markets.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Wildlife Biology/Ecology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Engineering Intern in the Kansas City area. The role involves applying standard engineering techniques and assisting lead engineers across market segments, with tasks ranging from data entry to project support.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum 3.0 GPA, campus involvement, and legal authorization to work in the United States. The position offers hands-on experience and a pathway to explore multiple environmental markets.