Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
About The Position
Michael Baker International is hiring an Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support planning and design of building systems for federal, state, transportation, aviation, and commercial projects. The intern will work with national engineering teams across disciplines including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, fire protection, and structural engineering. Internship locations are Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, with a hybrid, flexible work schedule. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, the intern will gain hands-on experience with real-world projects, design tools, project processes, and multidisciplinary coordination. The role supports design and documentation work and offers opportunities to develop technical skills through practical application across project types and phases. Local intermittent travel may be needed for site visits or project coordination.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering field at an ABET-accredited institution.
- Completion of at least two years of coursework in Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Strong interest in building systems, infrastructure design, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work productively with intermittent supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to building systems, structural systems, infrastructure, or multidisciplinary engineering design.
- Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or other 3D modeling/design software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam or other PDF markup/manipulation software.
- Interest or coursework in HVAC, electrical power, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications/technology systems, or structural design.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering design efforts under the guidance of engineering staff in one or more building systems disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications/technology, fire protection, or structural engineering.
- Assist with preparing construction drawings, models, diagrams, and details using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
- Prepare engineering calculations and other technical documentation with direction from project engineers.
- Assist with system layout development, equipment or component selections, and design coordination based on project requirements.
- Support preparation of written and graphic reports, design narratives, technical memoranda, and other project deliverables.
- Assist with collecting, inputting, verifying, and organizing site survey data.
- Review and organize product data, shop drawings, and submittals during construction administration.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project-related tasks as assigned.
- Travel locally on an intermittent basis as needed for site visits or project coordination activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
