Intern, Highways

HIGHWAY PRACTICE

For more than 80 years, we have helped to shape America's highway network.

We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout.

Our highway design and construction services projects include major freeways and expressways, new roadway corridors, design-build projects, public-private partnerships, complex urban interchanges, rural roads and urban streets, intersection improvements and streetscapes.

We utilize our vast experience, expertise and innovative ideas to assist clients in improving lives through a well-thought-out and implemented transportation system.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire an Intern, Highways for Summer of 2026 to work out of our Chicago, IL office.

The successful Highways Intern will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the Chicago office supporting the Highways department with design and other technical duties/daily activities.

We are seeking an Intern for Summer 2026.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar program


* Focus in Transportation (or similar) preferred


* Software proficiency - Microsoft Office


* Excellent analytical skills


* Strong written/verbal communication skills


* Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $19- $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.

About us

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.

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