Civil Engineering Intern, Water Resources

WATER PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 10 water firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals that provide innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle.

We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, permitting, and construction support services.

Protection and management of water resources starts at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for our Water group in the Chicago, IL office.

Students will have the opportunity to gain technical experience supporting water, wastewater, and surface water projects.

Students will work alongside Project Managers and Licensed Engineers on a range of planning and design projects from municipal engineering services to dam/levee inspection and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities:


* Accompany staff during assessment or inspection of water, wastewater, and surface water facilities.


* Support engineering analysis and design, including use of software or calculation sheets to complete hydrology/hydraulics analysis, and design drawings.


* Support with preparation of design reports, technical memorandums, and construction specifications.


* Conduct data entry and analysis


* Support quantity take-off, cost estimate preparation, and material/equipment cost solicitation.


* Assist with field documentation, report generation, and administrative tasks as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master's degree program in Civil/Environmental Engineering with at least 1 year of college coursework.


* Interest in/prior internship in civil engineering.


* Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other drafting software preferred but not required.


* Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal including technical writing.


* Must have strong organizational skills.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 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, e...