About the role#
Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Project Controls Intern for our construction team in Saint Louis. This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling start date. You will work on-site and travel up to 5 percent of the time.
What you'll do#
- Perform tasks using standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Assist lead engineers with daily project duties.
- Support project management, estimating, and pre-construction tasks.
- Help with field operations, quality control, and safety and health initiatives.
- Update and correct engineering designs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership through campus or community involvement.
- Previous internship or related experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-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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