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Burns Engineering, Inc. Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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About Burns
Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience. We are currently seeking aStructural Engineering Intern to join our office inPhiladelphia, PAfor Summer 2024. Position Summary Ever wanted to spend your time putting your coursework knowledge to the test by solving some of the toughest engineering challenges? Our Facilities & Infrastructure Group has an available opportunity to provide a civil or structural engineering student with a hands-on internship experience. Our Facilities & Infrastructure Group provides structural and restoration engineering services for the assessment, rehabilitation and design of transportation, industrial, educational, healthcare, and commercial facilities. Burns Engineering is headquartered in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, offering an after work experience rich in culture and excitement. Our company culture is dynamic, fun, and energetic. If you're looking to be more than a copy, scan, fax, and coffee runner, Burns is the place for you! Recent assignments of the Facilities & Infrastructure Group have included: Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Parking Facilities, Marine Terminals, Piers, Warfs, Industrial and Commercial Buildings, Electrical Facilities, Catenary Structures, Environmental Structures, and Pedestrian Bridges. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the discipline technical policies and procedures. Under supervision, participates in technical studies, investigations and designs on assigned projects. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget and of high technical quality. Learns company technical policies, procedures and standards during the execution of projects for clients. Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior technical staff when needed. Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines. Observes and learns the execution of specific engineering studies and design analyses. Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on- site inspections during construction and learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers. Actively participates in professional organizations where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced. Key Requirements: Civil/Structural engineering student working towards a Bachelor of Science degree Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or STAAD software Why Join The Burns Team Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients' successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to "write their own story" with us. Applying To Burns As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified cand dates must apply on the Burns' career site at to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at . At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
"Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information."