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Launch your engineering career at Burns!

Our internship program provides limitless opportunities for students to learn, grow and contribute.

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Become a valued member of the project team.

Interns support design and quality control for mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Develop a robust professional network.

Our event series introduce interns to the company’s executive leadership, to recent graduates now employed at Burns, and to project managers who started their careers as Burns interns.

Peer into the future.

Interns gain exposure to state-of-the-art design practices, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge engineering practices.

What our interns say

Employees Say

“My internship this summer at Burns has shown me how important collaboration is during the design process, and throughout your career in engineering. I have learned how vital teamwork and communication are during every stage of a project, by learning and sharing knowledge with your team is how you can grow to become a great engineer.”

Josie Pitzen

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Tampa, FL

“The most meaningful lesson I've learned during my time at Burns is how to see the broader purpose behind individual tasks. Through my financial and accounting work, I've come to understand how each person's efforts directly contribute to the company's larger goals. This perspective has helped me appreciate the full scope of Burns' positive impact on society. It's made me realize I want my future work to have a meaningful impact too.”

Logan Ebner

Accounting Intern, Philadelphia PA

“My most meaningful experience during my internship was a site visit to LA Metro’s Division 20 subway yard. Being able to see rail vehicles up close and learning from the professionals who maintain them assured me that I want to have a career at the intersection of public transit and engineering.”

Oliver Silverio

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Los Angeles, LA

“The most meaningful lesson I have learned during my internship is the realization that the continuous involvement of the engineer throughout a project is crucial to the efficiency and success of that project. This realization has reshaped my understanding of the engineer’s role, seeing them not only as a designer and problem solver but also as a leader and coordinator.”

Theodore Frigillana

Aviation, Electrical Engineering Intern, St. Louis, MO

“This experience turned ‘what ifs’ into ‘what’s next’! It’s made me more motivated than ever to pursue a career in electrical engineering. Working alongside such an experienced and supportive team has shown me the value of mentorship and what it truly means to grow as an engineer.”

Bernada Hrvatin

Engineering Intern, New York, NY

Career Fairs & Events

Texas A&M Engineering Career Fair
Date: September 10th, 2025, 9:00 AM CST – 5:00 PM CST
Location: 2533 Midtown Pk Blvd, Bryan, TX 77801

University of Texas at Austin Engineering Career Fair
Date: September 11th, 2025, 10:00 AM CST – 4:00 PM CST
Location: 2001 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

University of Pittsburgh Engineering Career Fair
Date: September 16th, 2025, 10:30 AM EST – 3:30 PM EST
Location: 3959 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

New Jersey Institute of Technology Career Fair
Date: September 17th, 2025, 11:30 AM EST – 4:00 PM EST
Location: 323 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102

Catholic University Fall Career Fair
Date: September 19th, 2025, 11:00 AM EST – 2:00 PM EST
Location: 620 Michigan Ave, N.E Washington, DC 20064

Temple University Engineering Career Fair
Date: September 25th, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – 2:00 PM EST
Location: 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

George Mason University Engineering, Science & Health Fair
Date: September 29th, 2025, 11:00 AM EST – 4:00 PM EST
Location: 4477 Aquia Creek Lane Fairfax, VA 22030

Penn State Architectural Engineering Career Fair
Date: September 30th, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA 16802

University of Central Florida Career Expo
Date: October 3rd, 2024, 10:00 AM EST – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL 32816

University of South Florida Engineering Career Fair
Date: October 7th, 2024, 11:00 AM EST – 3:00 PM EST
Location: 4103 USF Cedar Circle, Tampa, FL 33620

Boston University Engineering and BioTech Career Fair
Date: October 8th, 2025, 12:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
Location: 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

University of California, Los Angeles Technology & Engineering Career Fair
Date: October 8th, 2025, 3:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST
Location: 301 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Rochester Institute of Technology University Wide Fair
Date: October 8th, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – 4:00 PM EST
Location: Gordon Field House, The Quarter Mile Walkway, Rochester, NY 14623

Drexel University STEM Career Fair
Date: October 15th, 2025, 1:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
Location: 3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Penn State Altoona Engineering Career Fair
Date: October 16th, 2025, 11:00 AM EST – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Steven Adler Athletic Complex, 3036 Athletics Drive, PA 16601

Widener University Engineering Career Fair
Date: November 17th 2025, Time TBD
Location: Lathem Hall, Chester, PA 19013

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