GIS Intern - Environmental Services, Environmental Studies (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Minneapolis/St Paul to assist with standard engineering techniques, design updates, and project support in Environmental Services. You will help with data entry, presentations, and analysis while gaining practical, real-world experience.

The role requires ongoing GIS-related study, strong communication skills, and a 3.0 GPA or higher. This is a full-time, on-site internship with potential travel up to 5% and the opportunity to contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary program related to the work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with standard engineering tasks and design updates.
• Support lead engineers with project duties.
• Assist with data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Research solutions and present findings to concerns.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

GIS-related Bachelor's degree (or pursuing)

Tools

MS 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