Burns & McDonnell

Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Burns & McDonnell's work culture was very welcoming. I felt encouraged to try new things and ask for help when I got stuck. Everyone was happy to assist me if I needed it. They treat their company as a team, which was what I liked most about them.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have gotten a greater variety of work, but there was really only so much I could work on in 3 months. I know that if I began my career at Burns & McDonnell I would get my wish!

Advice

Don't be shy to ask for help, or work. Depending on the day, you may be left with an hour or two where you have nothing to do. Take that time and ask your coworkers if you can help them! And if you need help with something, ask your coworkers! Lastly, take the initiative and accept new tasks offered to you. You have 3 months to learn as much as you can, so make the most of it!

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Drafting Intern

May - August 2019 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed almost everything about my internship! I got hands on training from full time employees. I immediately started to work on billable multi million dollar projects. I had the opportunity to work on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings. I also did some 3d modeling for a project. I was also fortunate to be able to go on site and work on a project and contribute my skills. I had to measure and hand sketch equipment in person and then take it back to the office to create professional drawings from it for a client meeting.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been more confident to ask for more work or work outside my group and team.

Advice

Always ask questions and do not be afraid to go and ask someone about their experiences and job.

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Construction Intern

May - August 2018 • Wallingford, CT

What I liked

Great co-workers, friendly work environment, interesting and challenging projects, employee owned

What I wish was different

Location

Advice

Great company for a younger work force.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Competitive wage. Opportunities to do field engineering if you're interested in it.

What I wish was different

Interns were not given valuable projects that added to their resume. Interns were also not treated like regular full-time employees; they were looked down upon. Projects did have much real 'engineering'.

Advice

I would avoid working here.

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Electrical Drafter Intern

May - July 2018 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

Atmosphere

What I wish was different

More structure

Advice

Talk to as many people as possible as much as possible

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Substation / Networks Integration and Automation Intern

June - September 2018 • Denver, CO

What I liked

The people are Burns & Mac are incredible. I think this is largely due to their ESOP business structure and their tenacity to hire quality people. Burns & McDonnell look to hire people that are technically qualified, personable, and driven to improve themselves.

What I wish was different

I wish the work had been different. I am not very interested in power utility work (something I knew going into this internship), and this internship just confirmed that for me. If you are interested in power & construction, by all means this is a fantastic place to work.

Advice

Get involved in activities outside of work. Burns & McDonnell put on a lot of official (and unofficial) events outside of the workplace and getting involved in those really helps you to connect with your coworkers (making the work-day a lot more enjoyable in the process). Also, talk to management. One of my mistakes as an employee was only conversing with the people I directly had to work with. As a result I didn't build a strong relationship with my managers, which was something they really look for in a candidate.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

Company culture is phenomenal--everyone I worked with was so highly motivated and made time to teach me about their work.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

Company Culture

What I wish was different

Paid much less than previous jobs

Advice

Take every oppertunity to learn

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Substation Design Intern

May - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Great company culture, not too fast-paced either. Plenty of people around willing to help you out at any moment. Salary and benefits were very respectable as well.