Instrument & Controls Engineering Intern - Power (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist with standard design tasks, updates, and project duties under supervision. The role spans multiple market segments, with a focus on the Power group’s planning, design, and startup activities in decarbonization and energy projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree, with ABET preference, strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, and a drive to grow within the field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a related program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Previous internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and active involvement in activities.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques to design tasks.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties and design updates.
• Support assignment work across market segments, including Power.
• Communicate findings effectively in written and verbal form.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Computer/Electrical/Mechanical)

ABET accreditation 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:

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.

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-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264567

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #PWR