Instrument & Controls Engineering Intern - Power (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave per HFWA

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist with standard engineering techniques, design updates, and project support in the Power market. The role offers hands-on experience across design tasks and collaboration with lead engineers in a dynamic environment.

The internship emphasizes communication, problem solving, and leadership, with eligibility for the company 401(k) plan and HFWA benefits where applicable. This is a full-time internship based in Denver, CO.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with good standing.
• ABET accreditation preferred and strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques and procedures, including design and updates to systems.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Self-motivated learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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:

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.

Compensation

$19.00-39.00 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.
• Burns & McDonnell’s sick leave program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).

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-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

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