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Electrical Engineering Co-op - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell Houston, United States
Posted 7 hours ago Permanent Competitive

Electrical Engineering Co-op - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell Houston, United States
Electrical Engineering Co-op - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Houston)

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:



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 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 permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

  • 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-TX-Houston




Schedule: Full-time




Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time




Req ID: 263655




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

Job ID  6FCD0084BD3248E5AD42EC0FB459168D
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