Project Controls Intern - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Houston, TX, to assist with standard design techniques and project duties under senior engineers. The role involves updating designs, applying engineering methods, and supporting construction-phase services across multiple market segments.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering, with a 3.0 GPA, prior internship experience, and strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Currently enrolled 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 experience preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design and update engineering systems.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties and responsibilities.
• Support construction-focused activities within market segments, including safety, health, estimating, and project management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

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:

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 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 experience preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community.
• 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

Job Intern

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264668

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-KAD #CDB