Instrument & Controls Engineering Intern (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, assist lead engineers, correct and update designs, and support project tasks across markets.

The internship offers exposure to Oil, Gas & Chemical and Power segments, with emphasis on communication, analytical skills, and a proactive learning attitude. Eligible students should be enrolled in an engineering program and maintain a solid GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education/technical program in a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related 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.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to tasks and designs.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties and design updates.
• Contribute to design corrections and updates across markets.
• Support project work with market-specific requirements (Oil, Gas & Chemical; Power).

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office proficient

Work authorization in US

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Enrollment in related program

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Internship/consulting experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Description

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 assigned.

Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:

Oil, Gas & Chemical

The Oil, Gas & Chemical group is responsible for the planning and design across the energy landscape. This includes project execution for midstream, refining, liquefied natural gas and chemicals, with a strong focus on energy security, biofuels, carbon capture, hydrogen and solutions that advance a sustainable energy future.

Power

The Power group is responsible for the planning, design, and startup of power generation and decarbonization technologies. This includes gas turbines, utility-scale battery storage, hydrogen electrolysis, carbon capture technologies, solar, and nuclear plant services.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• ABET accreditation 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.
• 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.

Job

Intern

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

264566

Job Hire Type

Intern #LI-MW #COR