Structural Engineering Intern: Hands-on Project Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Chicago to collaborate with our teams and support our business strategy across Global Facilities, Transportation, and Transmission & Distribution groups.

You will perform tasks using standard engineering techniques, assist lead engineers with project duties, and help with data entry, documentation, and presentations. This role offers hands-on experience across markets and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a related post-secondary program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in data collection and analysis for continuous improvement.
• Present solutions to concerns and research project issues.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s in Structural Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Currently enrolled in post-secondary program

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Prior internship/consulting experience preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Chicago to collaborate with our teams and support our business strategy across Global Facilities, Transportation, and Transmission & Distribution groups.

You will perform tasks using standard engineering techniques, assist lead engineers with project duties, and help with data entry, documentation, and presentations. This role offers hands-on experience across markets and ongoing learning opportunities.