Structural Engineering Intern - Global Facilities, Onsite (Raleigh)

Burns & McDonnell; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist with standard engineering tasks, update designs, and support lead engineers across diverse market segments such as Global Facilities. You will gain hands-on experience on manufacturing facilities, data centers, and mission-critical projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with ABET accreditation and strong communication, problem-solving and data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus or community activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Present solutions to project concerns.
• Research solutions and recommend fixes to problems.
• Support ad hoc projects assigned by managers.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical problem solving

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

ABET accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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:

Global Facilities

The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, district energy systems, data centers and mission-critical facilities. This includes work across diverse industries, including aerospace, space and defense, food and beverage, life sciences and technology, consumer products, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, guiding projects from site selection through startup.

• 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.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation 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.

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-NC-Raleigh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264070

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #GFS N/A