Electrical Intern

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

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, with responsibilities that include production, design, and documentation for a broad range of project types.

With a current focus on growing Design/Build, Federal, and Interstate project opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Rail/Transit, Highway Interchange, and Bridges/Tunnels.

The candidate will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with Civil Engineers, Architects, and Systems Engineers.

The successful candidate must demonstrate creative problem-solving, initiative to learn new concepts, organizational skills, an ability to work in a team environment with licensed electrical and civil engineers, and a basic understanding of construction documents and constructability.

They will assist Electrical Engineers with the development of electrical system designs including but not limited to interior and exterior lighting; circuiting; schedules; calculations; sizing of electrical equipment, conduit, wiring, generators, and transformers, etc.

They will learn the profession as duties are performed.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, producing BIM models and construction drawings for electrical transportation-related projects for a variety of clients


* Work closely with engineers and designers to complete design and/or analysis of the lighting needs on roadways, railways, trails, sidewalks and other transportation infrastructure projects


* Research/investigate solutions and report findings


* Assist in preparation of quantity calculations and construction cost estimates


* Use design software to electronically apply engineering fundamentals in construction plan set preparation


* Learn and understand the activities involved in assembling Electrical transportation project contract document


* You may also assist other departments within the office on an as-needed basis.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Currently enrolled in and pursuing an Associates Degree in Drafting or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited University or College; minimum of 2 years of coursework completed is desired.


* College level engineering course in Electrical Engineering is a plus


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


* Strong written and verbal communication skills


* Experience with CAD software is a plus

COMPENSATION

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