Structural Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Southfield, MI)

Burns & McDonnell; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Engineering Intern in Southfield, MI. You will assist design tasks, data entry, and project support within the Transmission & Distribution group, while learning standard engineering techniques.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field, with ABET preferred. Strong communication, problem solving, and leadership are valued, along with basic MS Office skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns and research project issues.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Maintain compliance with all policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Strong problem solving

Leadership skills

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Prior internship or related consulting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

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.

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-MI-Southfield

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 264655

Job Hire Type Intern #LI-FK #T&D N/A