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Burns & McDonnell

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. To effectively provide support and assistance with requests driving our business strategy, candidates must be currently enrolled in a formal co-op program, and available to work full time during the fall 2026 academic term.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, MO

    Description

    Description

    A co-op will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell department, global practice or regional office. To effectively provide support and assistance with requests driving our business strategy, candidates must be currently enrolled in a formal co-op program, and available to work full time during the fall 2026 academic term.

    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.

    • 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.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

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

    • 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/Disabled/Veterans

    Job Intern

    Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

    Schedule: Full-time

    Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

    Req ID: 262268

    Job Hire Type Intern #LI-DNI #T&D

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