Civil Engineering Co-op

About the Role

Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the discipline technical policies and procedures. Under supervision, participates in technical studies, investigations, and designs on assigned projects. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget, and of high technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Learns company technical policies, procedures, and standards during the execution of projects for clients.
• Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed.
• Regularly visits client sites.
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines.
• Observes and learns the execution of specific engineering studies and design analyses.
• Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on-site inspections during construction and learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced.

Requirements

• A demonstrated ability to learn the basics of design and analyses within the discipline and grow within the firm.
• 0-2 years internship experience preferred.
• Coursework in a four-year undergraduate engineering program.
• Driver’s License.

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. Our well-respected reputation for customer service and technical quality spans 57 years. We are an ENR Top 500 Firm, named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, and a Hot Firm by Zweig.

We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players who put our clients’ successes and best interests first. Our strength comes from our talented, driven, and vibrant team—recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.