Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Management & Support, Geotech (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Houston, TX. You will work with the Geotechnical Department to support design tasks, data collection, and analysis while gaining hands-on experience.

The internship emphasizes collaboration with senior engineers and exposure to field and office work. Applicants should be pursuing Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degrees, with ABET accreditation preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited program in a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, and documentation.
• Support lead engineers on project duties and reporting.
• Contribute to geotechnical design from concept through design completion.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and project updates.
• Collect and analyze project data and prepare summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

ABET accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DescriptionOur 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:

DescriptionOur 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:

Geotechnical

The Geotechnical Intern will work collaboratively with the responsible geotechnical engineer as part of the Burns & McDonnell Geotechnical Department, supporting and assisting with engineering-related services. Responsibilities include contributing to geotechnical design from the conceptual phase through design completion, compiling project-related data such as boring logs and subsurface profiles, and helping plan subsurface explorations and laboratory testing programs. The intern will apply basic knowledge of commonly used geotechnical engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures to support the department’s work and gain hands‑on experience in the field.

• 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 ofbachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Pursuit of Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited program strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
• 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-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

264301

Job Hire Type

Intern #M&S N/A