Wallingford, CT - The New England regional office of Burns &McDonnell announced that Cos Cob, CT resident Luke Vartuli has joined their team as a Summer Intern.
Burns & McDonnell has an established internship program that is offered to more than 100 students worldwide. Candidates are selected based on their academic discipline as well as their skillset. The program seeks to offer a meaningful and hands-on experience for interns, while enabling them the opportunity to become involved in some of the industry’s largest and most challenging projects.
Vartuli is currently earning his Graduate Degree from the University of New Hampshire, and has a goal to obtain a job in the power industry. Vartuli is currently working with Burns & McDonnell employee-owners working on the Central Maine Power Project to revamp transmission and distribution power throughout the state. Vartuli is assisting with work at new and enhanced substation locations as part of the project.
“As part of my internship thus far I’ve already learned a lot about the power grid and how it is set up,” said Luke Vartuli. “My father and grandfather are both electrical contractors, and I’ve always had a passion to learn more about energy industry, and this opportunity has presented me the chance to do that.”
Each intern is given a mentor within the firm to assist them in their learning process. The interns are also invited to weekly lunch and learn through Burns & McDonnell University to introduce them to company leaders, the firm’s ten global practices, as well as key projects the firm is working on. Interns are also asked to perform a community service project as part of their experience.
“As our company continues to grow and prosper, so do our college initiatives,” said Burns & McDonnell Human Resources Generalist Marisol Velazquez. “We are always seeking the best and brightest talent that the industry has to offer, and this program is another way for us to recruit young energetic leaders.”
About Burns & McDonnell
In 2011, the New England office of Burns & McDonnell was named for the second consecutive year one of the top 25 Best Places to Work in Connecticut from the Hartford Business Journal.
The New England office of Burns & McDonnell is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut and services the entire Northeast region. The office is home to more than 125 Burns & McDonnell employee-owners and ranks among the firms fast-growing offices. With multibillion dollars of experience designing and building the infrastructure that powers the Northeast, the Burns & McDonnell New England office has become a center for excellence in program management.
Burns & McDonnell, founded in 1898, provides engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services to clients throughout North America and abroad. More than 3,000 engineers, architects, scientists, planners, estimators, economists, technicians and other professionals work in 20 offices throughout the United States. For more information about Burns & McDonnell, visit its website at www.burnsmcd.com
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