Instrument & Controls Engineering Intern (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in the Kansas City area to support multiple market groups with standard engineering tasks. You will assist lead engineers, apply established design methods, and help update designs across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive learning mindset while working full-time hours. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree with ABET familiarity and a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the department work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus or community activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to tasks.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties.
• Correct and update designs and documents as needed.
• Support various market-specific assignments and project work.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated learner

Education

ABET-accredited program

Currently enrolled in relevant program

GPA 3.0+

Tools

MS Office

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 as assigned.

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

Global Facilities

The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, district energy systems, data centers and mission-critical facilities. This includes work across diverse industries, including aerospace, space and defense, food and beverage, life sciences and technology, consumer products, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, guiding projects from site selection through startup.

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.

Water

The Water group is responsible for the planning and design of facilities and processes related to drinking water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and more. This includes services for all levels of government and a variety of industrial clients.

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.
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-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time