Civil Engineering Intern, Water Resources

Michael Baker International • Chicago, IL

124d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for our Water group in the Chicago, IL office. Students will have the opportunity to gain technical experience supporting water, wastewater, and surface water projects. Students will work alongside Project Managers and Licensed Engineers on a range of planning and design projects from municipal engineering services to dam/levee inspection and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s degree program in Civil/Environmental Engineering with at least 1 year of college coursework.
• Interest in/prior internship in civil engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other drafting software preferred but not required.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal including technical writing.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Accompany staff during assessment or inspection of water, wastewater, and surface water facilities.
• Support engineering analysis and design, including use of software or calculation sheets to complete hydrology/hydraulics analysis, and design drawings.
• Support with preparation of design reports, technical memorandums, and construction specifications.
• Conduct data entry and analysis.
• Support quantity take-off, cost estimate preparation, and material/equipment cost solicitation.
• Assist with field documentation, report generation, and administrative tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree