Electrical Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK) - Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell · Birmingham

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Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognized as the global leader in the industry.

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.

The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernisation and more. This opportunity is for a summer 2027 internship.

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.

Minimum of a 2.1 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.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Skills required

  • 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, with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
  • Qualifications required

  • Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical 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 2.1 strongly preferred.
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
  • Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
  • The essentials

    Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

    Roles available 1
    Posted 13 Oct 2026
    Starts Jun 2027
    Apply by 13 Nov 2026

    Training provider

    Energy & Utilities Careers and Jobs

    Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

    Where you'd be based

    B3 2DX

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