Structural Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Civil-Structural (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in St. Louis is seeking Engineering Interns to assist with standard engineering tasks across the Transmission & Distribution market. Responsibilities include design support, data entry, documentation, PowerPoint presentations, and ad hoc project support.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field, with ABET accreditation preferred. A minimum 3.0 GPA, campus/community involvement, strong communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field is required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Active involvement in campus/community activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with design tasks and update engineering drawings.
• Support lead engineers with project duties.
• Handle filing, data entry, documentation, and presentations.
• Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Present solutions to project concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation strongly preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Brief Overview

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:

Transmission & Distribution

The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.

• 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 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.