Project Management Intern - Construction (Downtown Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL is seeking an Engineering Intern to perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques and assist lead engineers on project duties and design updates. The role varies by market segment, with a focus on construction phase services within the design-build process.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering or related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA, strong communication and leadership skills, and legal work authorization

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties and design updates.
• Support construction phase services in the design-build process, including safety, health, estimating, pre-construction, field operations, quality, and project management.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Campus involvement

Work authorization

Education

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

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Minimum 3.0 GPA 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.

Compensation

$19.50-37.00 Hourly

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Intern

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time