Mechanical Engineering Intern (Columbus)

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,861,000 - 94,558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell Internship program seeks motivated engineering students to support design and project teams. Interns apply standard engineering methods, assist lead engineers, and help update designs across markets such as Global Facilities and Power.

Strong communication, problem solving, and readiness to learn are required. Eligible students must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with solid coursework and a minimum GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a related program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and involvement in activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead engineers with project duties and design updates.
• Apply standard engineering techniques to designs and analyses.
• Support various market segments (Global Facilities, Power).

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated learner

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Currently enrolled in post-secondary program

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft 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.

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 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

$17.75-33.00 Yearly

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. 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.

Job

Intern

Primary Location

US-OH-Columbus

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID:

264162

Job Hire Type

Intern #LI-MW #COR