Construction Services Intern

What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Services Intern to support ALCOSAN’s Construction Management Team in the planning, coordination, inspection, and documentation of wastewater infrastructure and treatment plant construction projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in large-scale public infrastructure construction, field inspection, contractor coordination, and project documentation while contributing to projects that protect public health and the environment.
  What You'll Do:

• Assist Construction Managers and Inspectors with daily field observation of construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Support documentation efforts including daily reports, field logs, photo documentation, and tracking of construction progress.
• Review contractor submittals, schedules, and change order documentation for completeness.
• Attend project meetings and assist in preparing meeting minutes and action item tracking.
• Help monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and ALCOSAN standards.
• Assist with measurement and verification of quantities for pay applications.
• Support coordination between engineers, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform general administrative and technical tasks as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of construction principles, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in wastewater treatment, public infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.
• Familiarity with construction safety standards (OSHA) and field inspection practices.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Prior internship or field experience in construction or engineering.

Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $25 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 over 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 employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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