Electrical Engineering Intern (Spring 2027 Co-op) - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Akron/Columbus)
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Description
A Brief Overview
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 and 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.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
- ABET accreditation 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.
Compensation
- $18.50-36.00 Hourly
- The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.
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-OH-Akron
Other Locations
- US-OH-Columbus
Schedule
- Full-time
- Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
- Req ID: 264541
- Job Hire Type Intern #LI-JB #T&D N/A
About Burns & McDonnell
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