IT Intern

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.

Our Team

For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking an Information Technology (IT) Intern to join our office in Philadelphia, PA for Summer 2024.

Position Summary:

IT is looking for an intern to provide them an opportunity to experience all aspects of the IT Department at Burns inclusive of Networking and Infrastructure, Customer Support and Experience, Application Development and BIM. This individual will work with each area through the course of their tenure.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Customer Support and Experience: Assist with all aspects of Support from Help Desk through to higher level issues. Learn the basics of Level 1 and 2 help desk support in all aspects including, but not limited to, hardware, software, documentation, training, responsiveness and professionalism.
• Networking and Infrastructure: Work with the Network Architecture team and interact with networking basics including routing and switching, firewall rules and operations, cybersecurity, server configuration and virtualization.
• BIM: Work with the BIM team to understand the intersection of technology and business process. The support of the production team is critical to the firm’s success.
• Application Development: The newest area of the department will provide insight into the creation of new products and services to our clients as well as creating internal efficiencies for our staff.

Key Requirements:

• 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 (Application Development, MIS, Information Technology, etc.)
• 0-2 years internship experience preferred

Why Join The Burns Team

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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