Civil Engineering Intern - Dallas

Burns & McDonnell • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

An Intern will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell Department, Global Practice or Regional Office. This position will provide support and assistance with requests in support of the business strategy. 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: Transportation The Transportation group is responsible for the planning and design of bridges, highways, ports, rail systems, streets and arterials, trails, and pathways with additional focus on stakeholder outreach, traffic engineering, long-range planning, policy development. Water The Water group is responsible for the planning and design of facilities and processes related to drinking water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and more. They provide services to all levels of government and a variety of industrial clients. Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, 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.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist with standard design of engineering systems.
• Correct and update designs.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree