Highway Intern

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 a full-time Summer 2026 Highway Intern for the Highway group 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 paper and electronic project files, assisting with other meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed.

REQUIREMENTS


* Full time enrollment and in good academic standing at an ABET accredited university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related.


* Minimum of two years completed 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 and MicroStation is preferred


* Completed sophomore level civil engineering coursework including Surveying, Fluid Dynamics, Soil Mechanics, and Structural Mechanics is preferred.


* Skills for success in performing daily tasks include good analytical problem-solving ability, healthy willingness to learn and gro...