Transportation Intern

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 Transportation Interns to support our office in Cleveland, OH during the Summer and Fall 2027. In this internship, you will work under the direction of a Project Engineers and Project Managers support our Bridge or Roadway groups with preparing roadway/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:

Additional tasks may include:

• 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
• 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.  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.