Intern Trainee - Transmission & Distribution, Networks, Integration & Automation (Kansas City)

About the role

The Intern Trainee will work closely with teams across Burns & McDonnell to gain meaningful experience in a professional work environment. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure within an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Support field staff with on-site tasks, including equipment setup, data collection, and inspections.
• Help prepare reports or summaries based on field activities.
• Respond to general inquiries and assist with routine questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Support team members with project-related tasks and research.
• Shadow staff to gain exposure to various roles and responsibilities.
• Aid with event planning, scheduling, and logistics.
• Research solutions to project-related concerns; analyze and recommend potential improvements.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a high school education program required or High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community, or volunteer activities or organizations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with an aptitude for growth and development in the field.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.

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.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5% of the Time