Civil Engineering Intern

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 5,000 employees across 95 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. 

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for our Bridge Department located in our Harrisburg, PA office. This position will support geotechnical and bridge tasks on a variety of local and statewide transportation projects. The selected individual will assist with technical tasks on projects, working alongside Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and other design and construction professionals in a team environment. In this internship, you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager to prepare transportation/ structural bridge plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates. In this role, you can Make A Difference while working with a group of dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced individuals that work hard but like to have fun.

It is expected that this position will report daily to the Harrisburg, PA office located at 4431 North Front Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, but specific intermittent schedule and location exceptions are available depending on the circumstances. No housing subsidy will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working as a team member in the bridge department
• Prepare transportation/ structural bridge plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Monitor geotechnical drilling, perform site visits, and report findings to more experienced Engineers and/or Project Managers.
• Assist Senior Engineer/ Project Manager in geotechnical report preparation and foundation recommendations. 
• Performing basic to moderate design and calculations (foundation designs, culvert designs etc)
• Assisting with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation
• Performing CADD drafting
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, material quantity calculations and cost estimates.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering at an accredited University or College; in good academic standing; minimum of 1 years of coursework completed.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to self-motivate and productively work with intermittent supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office; PDF manipulation (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam); working knowledge of CADD (MicroStation) is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $23 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of em