GIS Intern - Environmental Services, Environmental Studies (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Minneapolis, MN to apply standard engineering techniques across Environmental Services projects. You will assist with data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations while supporting lead engineers on diverse tasks.

The internship emphasizes GPA, campus involvement, and legal work authorization in the United States. Strong Excel/Office skills and a proactive, learning-oriented mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Currently enrolled, in good standing, in a related post-secondary/technical program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship/consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus or community activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Currently enrolled in related program

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Prior internship or consulting experience preferred

Campus/community involvement

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

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 Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or related natural science field.
• 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.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation

$18.00-26.00 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Intern

Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time