About this role
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 . As part of our national engineering team, the Engineering Intern will support the planning and design of building systems for a variety of federal, state, transportation, aviation, and commercial projects. Our discipline teams include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, fire protection, and structural engineering. This internship is a great opportunity for a student who is interested in building systems and infrastructure design and wants to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
We have availability for internship positions in our Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston office locations and offer a hybrid, flexible work schedule that supports collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers, gaining exposure to real-world projects and the tools, processes, and coordination that support successful project delivery. You will assist with design and documentation tasks, develop your technical skills through practical application, and learn how engineering systems are planned, designed, and coordinated across different project types and phases.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Support engineering design efforts under the guidance of engineering staff in one or more building systems disciplines, which may include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications/technology, fire protection, or structural engineering.
- Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, models, diagrams, and details using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
- Prepare engineering calculations and other technical documentation with direction from project engineers.
- Assist with system layout development, equipment or component selections, and design coordination based on project requirements.
- Support the preparation of written and graphic reports, design narratives, technical memoranda, and other project deliverables.
- Assist with site survey data collection, input, verification, and organization.
- Review and organize product data, shop drawings, and submittals during the construction administration phase.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project-related tasks as assigned.
- Travel locally on an intermittent basis, as needed, to support site visits or project coordination activities.
What You Need to Succeed:
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Completion of at least two years of coursework in Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Strong interest in building systems, infrastructure design, and multi-disciplinary project delivery.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work productively with intermittent supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to building systems, structural systems, infrastructure, or multi-disciplinary engineering design.
- Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or other 3D modeling/design software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam or other PDF markup/manipulation software.
- Interest or coursework in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical power, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications/technology systems, or structural design.
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.