About the role#
This internship focuses on the Transmission & Distribution group, which handles the planning and design of electrical transmission projects. You will work on power delivery systems, including overhead and underground transmission, distribution, substation design, and grid modernization. This is a full-time, paid position based in Phoenix.
What you'll do#
- Revise existing drawings.
- Prepare drawings of basic components using verbal instructions, written notes, or detailed sketches.
- Manage the successful plotting of drawings.
- Learn and apply specific company and client drafting standards.
- Gain practical experience in the drafting discipline.
- Handle other tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree program in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and self-motivation.
- Active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States full-time without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Benefits: Participation in the 401(k) program is available if eligibility requirements are met, and sick leave is accrued 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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