Construction Intern, Summer 2027

Michael Baker International • Madison, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Summer 2027 Construction Intern to support our offices in either Madison or Milwaukee, WI and projects throughout the state. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager and on inspection projects throughout the state of Wisconsin, but primarily near Milwaukee and Madison. During this internship, you will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications. In this role, you will perform testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for WisDOT and other Local Public Agency clients. Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks such as constructability reviews of plans for upcoming projects as well as assisting the Construction Services Manager with preparation of Letters of Interest for upcoming proposals, communicating with clients about staffing needs, and tracking progress on current projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Software proficiency – roadway design software, CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and processes
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify manager of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans
• Assist with overseeing daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications
• Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements
• Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the client
• Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work
• Prepare detailed field drawings or electronic templates to support the calculations being used to justify the pay quantities
• Monitor material testing needs, and/or take material tests associated with work being performed including testing concrete for yield, slump, and air content, or testing soils or aggregates for moisture and density
• Understand and apply testing frequencies for various materials used on the contract to ensure that enough tests are being taken to cover the work performed
• Electronically document pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern