Traffic Engineering Internship (Summer 2025)

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.

In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a full-time civil engineering summer intern for the Traffic Engineering Department in our Minneapolis, MN office.

The candidate will work full-time during the summer with the possibility of continuing their internship during the school year.

This individual will gain the necessary skills and experience to further their classroom education in a meaningful and productive way.

A hybrid work environment will feature both remote work and time spent in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will assist with technical duties on a variety of design projects.

Responsibilities include:


* Prepare engineering related calculations and develop engineering drawings, exhibits, and concepts.


* Draft details and make minor CAD revisions using OpenRoads Designer (ORD).


* Work under supervision of a project manager or a senior level team member.


* Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation of data in excel spreadsheets.


* Assignments will include calculations and analysis for highway or transportation related documents.


* Other tasks may include preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoints, graphics, and handouts.


* Administrative tasks may include filing, organizing electronic project files, assisting with other meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The candidate will need to be enrolled as a full-time student in good academic standing at an ABET accredited university, college, or technical school with a minimum of two years completed in post-secondary coursework in student's field of study.


* Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale


* Interest in pursuing a position in transportation engineering


* Proficiency with MS Office Suite Environment (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.)


* Beginner level experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, or OpenRoads Designer is preferred


* Completed sophomore level civil engineering coursework


* Skills for success in performing daily tasks include good analytical problem-solving ability, healthy willingness to learn and grow, taking initiative and being a self-starter, being well organized, and effective communication skills

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $22.00 to $25.00 an hour.

This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compen...