About this role
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.