About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Kansas City. You will work on-site with teams across various market segments including Aviation, Global Facilities, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, and Water. The role involves a 5 percent travel requirement.
What you'll do#
- Revise existing drawings and prepare drawings of basic components from sketches or verbal instructions.
- Plot drawings successfully.
- Learn and apply company and client drafting standards.
- Develop an understanding of the practices within your assigned discipline.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary or technical certificate program for Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time intern.
- Benefits: Participation in the 401(k) program if eligible and accrued 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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