What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 position at Burns Engineering, Inc.?
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.
Railroad and Transit Team
For more than 50 years, we have helped owners deliver power systems that maximize resiliency, cost savings and sustainability. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we employ both technical and advisory expertise to help achieve sustainable, lifecycle solutions. Our team is personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
We are currently seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our office in Washington DC for Summer 2026.
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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 a 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 candidates must apply on the Burns’ career site at www.burns-group.com to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at hrdepartment@burns-group.com.
Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.
Railroad and Transit Team
For more than 50 years, we have helped owners deliver power systems that maximize resiliency, cost savings and sustainability. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we employ both technical and advisory expertise to help achieve sustainable, lifecycle solutions. Our team is personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
We are currently seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our office in Washington DC for Summer 2026.
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- 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.
- A demonstrated ability to learn the basics within his or her discipline and grow within the firm
- Course work in a four-year undergraduate program with a focus in a related field (Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.)
- 0-2 years internship experience preferred
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 a 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 candidates must apply on the Burns’ career site at www.burns-group.com to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at hrdepartment@burns-group.com.