Mechanical Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution (Charlotte)

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern to perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques and procedures. You will assist lead engineers, update designs, and contribute to design of electrical systems across Transmission & Distribution projects in Charlotte, NC.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET preferred), strong communication, problem solving, and leadership, plus basic MS Office skills; prior internship or related consulting

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• Correct and update designs and participate in project work across market segments.
• Contribute to design of engineering systems and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Campus involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

ABET accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

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:

Transmission & Distribution

The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation 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.

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 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-NC-Charlotte

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #T&D N/A