Highway Design Intern

Michael Baker International•Dearborn, MI

4d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Summer 2027 Highway Design Intern to work out of our Detroit (Dearborn), MI office. The Highway Design Intern will assist Transportation Engineers and Project Managers with planning, design, analysis and production on highway and roadway engineering projects. Focus of work is related to civil transportation related engineering and may involve drafting and plan preparation, preparation of design and quantity calculations, field inspection, and general office tasks. The Intern will work under the supervision of a Project Manager or Licensed Engineers.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering with at least 1 year of college coursework.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Technical skills for daily tasks include good analytical skills, strong technical writing ability, and excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD or MicroStation design software is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
Assist project managers and engineers with various tasks.
Draft details and make minor CAD revisions.
Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation.
Support engineering analysis and design, including use of software or calculation sheets to complete highway design, and design drawings.
Support with preparation of design plans, 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.