Express Interest in a Summer 2027 Civil/Environmental Engineering Internship

Are you already thinking about your next opportunity? Burns & McDonnell is collecting information now for civil engineering candidates that are interested in potential 2027 internship opportunities with our Environmental Services team in Richmond, VA.

Fill out our interest form tied to this Handshake posting to get ahead before our formal applications come out in the fall!

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. 

Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments.

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects, to the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. They support a variety of clients including those in the transportation, manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, chemical and utility spaces. They also work with municipal, state, and federal government clients. 

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental 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.