Electrical Engineering Intern - Power (Raleigh/ Charlotte)

Burns & McDonnell - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Intern

Charlotte, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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. In the Power group, the responsibilities include the planning, design, and startup of power generation technologies including gas turbines, solar, batteries, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services. Interns will assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and creating PowerPoint presentations. They will also assist with responses to general questions and participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data. Presenting solutions to concerns and researching solutions to project concerns are also key responsibilities. Interns will analyze and recommend solutions to problems and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. Candidates are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and should be involved on campus or in the community. It is essential that candidates are legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located. Interns will also comply with all company policies and standards, performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with standard design of engineering systems.
• Correct and update designs as needed.
• Assist lead engineers with various project duties.
• Perform filing, scanning, data entry, and documentation tasks.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for project updates.
• Respond to general questions as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to project concerns.
• Research and analyze solutions to project problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects 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 or technical certificate program 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 with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice-to-haves

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Benefits

• Participation in 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met.
• Sick leave accrued based on the actual number of hours worked.