Project Management Intern - Construction (Houston)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrual

Benefits & Wellness page

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist lead engineers across construction and design tasks. You will apply standard engineering techniques, update designs, and support diverse project duties within the Construction market segment.

The role emphasizes active campus involvement, strong communication, problem solving, and leadership. Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited program and US work authorization; internship details and schedule may vary by

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 other volunteer activities.
• 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 future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead engineers with project duties and update/correct designs.
• Perform tasks applying standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Support the Construction group with safety, health, estimating, pre-construction, field operations, quality and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Campus involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

GPA 3.0 minimum

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 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

263774

Job Hire Type

Intern #LI-KAD #COR