Electrical Engineering Intern - Aviation & Federal (Oak Ridge)

Burns & McDonnell • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

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. The Aviation & Federal group is responsible for program management, master planning, facility design commissioning, and operational systems design of commercial aviation and Federal & Military projects, including buildings, infrastructure, hangars, passenger terminals, fueling & ramp services, runways, and aviation support facilities. Interns will assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation, and responses to general questions. They will 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, and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical 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

• Perform tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• Correct and update designs.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.

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