Civil Engineering Intern - Transmission & Distribution, Transmission (Brea/Walnut Creek/San Diego)

Burns & McDonnell • Walnut Creek, CA

107d • $19 - $37

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. The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more. Responsibilities include assisting with tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations. The intern will also 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, and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural 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.

Nice To Haves

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, PowerPoint 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.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree