Structural Engineering Intern - Design & Project Support

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave accrued

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago offers an Engineering Intern role that collaborates with our teams to support a department, global practice, or regional office. The intern will perform design tasks, update drawings, and assist lead engineers with project duties while gaining exposure to multiple market segments.

Responsibilities include data entry, research, and preparing PowerPoint presentations. Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills are essential; prior internship or related

Qualifications

• Pursuit of bachelor’s degree in Structural 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit in Structural Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation strongly preferred

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Prior internship or related consulting experience

Active involvement in campus/community activities

Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago offers an Engineering Intern role that collaborates with our teams to support a department, global practice, or regional office. The intern will perform design tasks, update drawings, and assist lead engineers with project duties while gaining exposure to multiple market segments.

Responsibilities include data entry, research, and preparing PowerPoint presentations. Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills are essential; prior internship or related