Civil Engineering Intern (Summer 2026 Placement) - Transmission & Distribution, Substation (Birmingham/Glasgow)

Overview

Assist with data entry, research, and project support for transmission & distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• research
• data entry
• powerpoint
• continuous improvement
• solution presentation
• policy compliance

Tasks

-Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems. -Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation. -Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers. -Assist with responses to general questions. -Complies with all policies and standards -Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data. -Present solutions to concerns.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• microsoft office
• problem solving
• leadership
• communication
• internship

What You Bring

-Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Pursuit of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. -Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department. -Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. -Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly 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. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently without need for sponsorship.