Mechanical Engineering Intern - Water (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern to support standard engineering tasks across water market projects in Saint Louis. You will assist lead engineers, apply established design techniques, and help update designs, with emphasis on learning and growth in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques to design and update systems.
• Assist lead engineers with project duties.
• Support project assignments across water market group.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Growth mindset

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 assigned.

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

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 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-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264925

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-MW #WTR