Transportation Intern, Summer 2026

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Transportation Intern, Summer 2026 to support our office in Cincinnati, OH.

In this internship, you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager to prepare roadway plans, bridge plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

You may also have the opportunity to work on-site under the direction of a Construction Manager assisting with and documenting construction inspection activities, researching and solving problems in the field, and assuring conformance to plans/specifications.

What You'll Do:


* Prepare roadway and highway plans, specifications, and cost estimates


* Prepare structural bridge plans, specifications, and cost estimates


* Assist senior engineers within a large multi-disciplinary design team


* Perform periodic on-site construction inspection/observation


* Monitor contractor schedules


* Document field progress and quantities for contractor payment

What You Need to Succeed:


* Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related program required; focus in Transportation Engineering preferred


* Minimum of 1 year of coursework completed


* Minimum 3.0 GPA


* Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

AutoCAD or MicroStation design software is preferred


* Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $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 facilitat...