Highway Intern, Summer 2027
About The Position
Michael Baker International is hiring a Highway Intern for Summer 2027 to support its Highway Groups in Allentown, Fort Washington, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The intern will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager to prepare engineering plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates. The intern may also work on-site under a Construction Manager, assisting with and documenting construction inspection activities, researching and solving field problems, and checking conformance with plans and specifications. Work may include highway, traffic, bicycle and pedestrian, stormwater management, and other design plans, as well as structural bridge plans. The intern will assist senior engineers on a multidisciplinary design team and may perform construction inspection and observation, monitor contractor schedules, and document field progress and quantities for contractor payment. The position is based with teams in Allentown, Fort Washington, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The approximate compensation range is $20–$25 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.
- At least one year of coursework completed.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in organizing and presenting documentation.
Nice To Haves
- A focus in Transportation Engineering.
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation design software.
Responsibilities
- Prepare highway, traffic, bicycle and pedestrian, stormwater management, and other roadway and highway design plans, specifications, cost estimates, field views, and administrative materials as required.
- Prepare structural bridge plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assist senior engineers within a large multidisciplinary design team.
- Perform periodic on-site construction inspection and observation.
- Monitor contractor schedules.
- Document field progress and quantities for contractor payment.
- Assist with construction inspection activities, research and solve field problems, and help assure conformance to plans and specifications.
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Career Level
Intern
