About the role#
As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will work within our Environmental Services group. You will support infrastructure development projects ranging from permitting to remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. This role involves working with a variety of clients in sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, and utilities.
What you'll do#
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to project tasks.
- Assist lead engineers with design updates and system documentation.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Research project concerns and recommend solutions to problems.
- Handle administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, data entry, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
- Respond to general inquiries and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Present your findings and solutions to project teams.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. ABET accreditation is preferred.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and an active role in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- You must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Akron, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Eligible interns may participate in the 401(k) program and accrue sick leave based on hours worked.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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