Highway Intern, Summer 2027

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Highway Intern to support our Highway Groups in Allentown, Fort Washington, and Philadelphia, PA.

In this internship, you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager to prepare engineering 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 highway, traffic, bike/ped, stormwater management and other design plans roadway and highway plans, specifications, cost estimates, field views and various administrative tasks as required.


* 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


* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role


* 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 over 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 delive...