Procurement Intern - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply standard engineering techniques to assist design, correct and update designs, and support lead engineers on diverse projects. This role spans market segments with assigned tasks based on current needs and project progress.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a related Bachelor’s degree, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and bring strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to the department work.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or volunteer activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques to assist design of engineering systems.
• Correct and update designs as needed.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Campus involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Current enrollment in related program

GPA 3.0 preferred

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:

Construction

The Construction group is responsible for construction phase services in the design-build process and support for safety and health, estimating, pre-construction, field operations, quality and project management. This includes multiple project execution approaches, including self-perform, multi-subcontractor, construction only and program management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education 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.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• 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

Intern

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 263776

Job Hire Type: Intern #LI-DNI #COR