Description
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.
Transmission & Distribution
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. This opportunity is for a summer 2026 internship.
Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognized as the global leader in the industry.
* 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.
* Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
* Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
* 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.
* Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
* 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.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham
Other Locations GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 253690
Job Hire Type Intern #T&D