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Controls Engineering Intern - Oil, Gas & Chemical, Instrumentation (Houston)

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Burns & McDonnell

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You must have a 3.0 GPA, be pursuing a relevant engineering degree, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and possess strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • You will assist with documentation, data entry, and presentations, help answer questions, research project solutions, analyze data for improvements, and support managers with various tasks.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation.
  • 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.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Controls Engineering Intern position?

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited program and should be currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary education program.

What is the minimum GPA requirement for applicants?

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

Are prior internship experiences considered for this position?

Yes, prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred.

What types of tasks will the intern be responsible for?

The intern will assist with filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, creating PowerPoint presentations, and participating in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.

Is involvement in campus or community activities important for applicants?

Yes, active involvement in campus, community, or other volunteer activities or organizations is preferred.

Are candidates required to have work authorization to apply for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

What kind of benefits do interns receive?

Interns may participate in a 401(k) retirement program, sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked, and additional information can be found on the Benefits & Wellness page.

Will the job posting remain open indefinitely?

Yes, the job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is expected to be about 5% of the time.

What skills are necessary for this internship?

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and demonstrated leadership skills are necessary.

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