Civil Engineering Intern (Spring / Summer 2027)
About The Position
Shape the Future of Transportation Infrastructure Michael Baker International is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Civil Engineering Interns to join our team for the Spring/Summer 2027 Internship Program in our New York, NY; Newark, NJ; or Pennington, NJ offices. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside industry-leading engineers, planners, architects, and construction professionals on some of the most impactful transportation and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and New York. Internship opportunities are available in the following practice areas: Highway Design, Bridge Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic Engineering & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Construction Services, Electrical Engineering. Please indicate your preferred office location and area of interest on your resume. At Michael Baker, interns are treated as valuable members of the team and are given meaningful project responsibilities that contribute to real-world solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, develop technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life for the communities we serve. In addition to project experience, our internship program offers a comprehensive professional development experience, including: Welcome and networking events, Mentorship from senior technical professionals and leaders, Opportunities to explore multiple engineering disciplines, Senior leadership meet-and-greet sessions, Field visits and project tours, Mock interviews and resume coaching, Professional development workshops, Final intern presentations showcasing your accomplishments, End-of-program recognition and celebration. While our primary focus is recruiting for the Spring/Summer 2027 internship class, qualified candidates may also be considered for immediate part-time opportunities based on experience and availability.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of one year of completed engineering coursework
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Passion for transportation infrastructure and engineering excellence
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in Highway Design, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or related disciplines
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other engineering design software
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer is a plus
- Prior internship, co-op, or relevant project experience is a plus
- Strong presentation and technical documentation skills
Responsibilities
- Assisting with engineering analyses, calculations, and technical documentation
- Supporting the preparation of drawings, plans, exhibits, and visual presentation materials
- Contributing to CAD and design production activities
- Collecting, organizing, verifying, and analyzing project data
- Assisting with project coordination, field activities, and construction-related tasks, as applicable
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions
- Performing assignments under the guidance of experienced engineering professionals
Benefits
- Welcome and networking events
- Mentorship from senior technical professionals and leaders
- Opportunities to explore multiple engineering disciplines
- Senior leadership meet-and-greet sessions
- Field visits and project tours
- Mock interviews and resume coaching
- Professional development workshops
- Final intern presentations showcasing your accomplishments
- End-of-program recognition and celebration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
