GIS Intern - Environmental Services, Stakeholder Management (Austin / Ft Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Austin, TX invites Engineering Interns to apply. Interns perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques, assist lead engineers, and support design updates across market segments. Responsibilities include data entry, documentation, presentations, and project support.

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred; strong communication and analytical skills expected. Visa sponsorship is not provided; travel is possible. Schedule is full-time.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions and ad hoc project tasks.
• Participate in data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Present solutions to concerns and help research project solutions.
• Support lead engineers and managers with various duties.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Campus/community involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

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

• 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.

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-Austin

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 265030

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #ENS N/A