Electrical Engineering Intern (Spring 2027 Co-op) - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Akron/Columbus)

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.
• 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a formal co-op program.
• Available to work full time during the fall 2026 academic term.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Legally authorized to work permanently (without time limitations, restrictions, or need for work sponsorship) in the country where the position is located.

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.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, with aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Benefits

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

Pay

$18.50–36.00 hourly.

Schedule

Full-time schedule; travel required approximately 5% of the time.