Information Technology (IT) Co-op
About the Company
Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help clients attain their strategic goals through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering. Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength to our talented, driven, and vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, an 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 prioritize clients’ successes. We foster a fun and impactful work environment.
About the Role
This co-op position offers the opportunity to experience all aspects of the IT Department at Burns, including Networking and Infrastructure, Customer Support and Experience, Application Development, and BIM. The individual will rotate through each area during their tenure.
Responsibilities
- Customer Support and Experience: Assist with all aspects of support, from Help Desk to higher-level issues. Learn Level 1 and 2 help desk basics, including hardware, software, documentation, training, responsiveness, and professionalism.
- Networking and Infrastructure: Work with the Network Architecture team on routing and switching, firewall rules and operations, cybersecurity, server configuration, and virtualization.
- BIM: Collaborate with the BIM team to understand the intersection of technology and business processes, supporting the production team critical to the firm’s success.
- Application Development: Gain insight into creating new products and services for clients and improving internal efficiencies for staff.
Requirements
- A demonstrated ability to learn basics within the discipline and grow within the firm.
- Coursework in a four-year undergraduate program with a focus in Application Development, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of internship experience preferred.