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Burns & McDonnell Civil Engineering Intern - Life Science & Technology (Kansas City) in Kansas City, Missouri
Description
Our Civil Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of civil/structural project work, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned.
Project work includes design on sites and facilities in the industries of manufacturing, food processing, on-site energy generation, healthcare, research, and commercial and institutional facilities. Example projects include jet aircraft testing and production facilities, food production facilities, central utility plants, hospitals and research labs, university facilities, and commercial buildings. Some specific tasks for a civil engineer in Global Facilities include:
Perform stormwater work including stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater design, civil works and flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
Perform site development, site access layout, grading and earthwork calculations, and utility routing and coordination.
Assist in the development of permitting and final documents.
Assist in the construction administration process including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of utility systems.
Assist in performing site evaluations and documenting existing site features and utility systems.
Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates.
Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET 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.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Intern
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 225911 Job Hire Type Intern
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