Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD) Intern - Transmission & Distribution (St. Louis)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Create/ revise electrical transmission design drawings based on instructions and sketches.

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • problem solving
  • leadership
  • communication
  • cad
  • 3.0 gpa

What You Bring

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations. -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. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred. -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. -Pursuit of certificate, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related degree.

The Company

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

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military

Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must be authorized to work in the u.s. without future visa sponsorship.