Electrical Engineering Intern (Chicago)
Chicago, Illinois
Employer: Burns & McDonnell
Industry: Intern
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
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:
1898 & Co
1898 & Co. is a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries. We partner with clients from all sectors of the economy (utilities, manufacturing, oil, gas and chemicals, ports, and government) to plan, secure and optimize their business. We turn business and technology insights into strategic solutions for critical infrastructure industries.
Aviation & Federal
The Aviation &Federal groupis responsible forprogram management, master planning, facility designcommissioning, and operational systems designofcommercial aviation and Federal & Militaryprojects, including buildings,infrastructure, hangars,passenger terminals, fueling & rampservices, runways, and aviation support facilities.
Energy
The Energy groupis responsible for the planning, designand startup of power generation technologies including gas turbines, solar, batteries, hydrogen, carbon capture and nuclear plant services.
Global Facilities
The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, administrative buildings, district energy systems, data centers, and mission-critical facilities. They work in a variety of industries including food and beverage, consumer products, healthcare, commercial, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and aerospace manufacturing industries.
Transmission & Distribution
The Transmission &Distribution groupis 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.
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.
Qualifications
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. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 243256
Job Hire Type Intern #LI-DNI #COR
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:
1898 & Co
1898 & Co. is a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries. We partner with clients from all sectors of the economy (utilities, manufacturing, oil, gas and chemicals, ports, and government) to plan, secure and optimize their business. We turn business and technology insights into strategic solutions for critical infrastructure industries.
Aviation & Federal
The Aviation &Federal groupis responsible forprogram management, master planning, facility designcommissioning, and operational systems designofcommercial aviation and Federal & Militaryprojects, including buildings,infrastructure, hangars,passenger terminals, fueling & rampservices, runways, and aviation support facilities.
Energy
The Energy groupis responsible for the planning, designand startup of power generation technologies including gas turbines, solar, batteries, hydrogen, carbon capture and nuclear plant services.
Global Facilities
The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, administrative buildings, district energy systems, data centers, and mission-critical facilities. They work in a variety of industries including food and beverage, consumer products, healthcare, commercial, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and aerospace manufacturing industries.
Transmission & Distribution
The Transmission &Distribution groupis 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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
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. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 243256
Job Hire Type Intern #LI-DNI #COR
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 57283F18E1354621A6609270B37C7CFF
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ZIP: 60018
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