Intern - Bridge Engineering at Michael Baker International in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Five by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a part-time civil engineering summer Intern for our Bridge group in our Moon Township, PA office. The Intern will work part-time as needed, while gaining the necessary skills and experience to further their classroom education in a meaningful and productive way. Interns will be expected to work in an office setting learning under the direction of civil engineering professionals. Remote work may be possible at the discretion of the supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intern students will assist with technical duties on a variety of design projects including:

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
• Draft details and make minor CAD revisions
• Work under supervision of a project manager or a senior level team member
• Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation
• Assignments will include data gathering, moderate calculations and structural analysis for bridge design and load rating projects.
• Other tasks may include assisting in creating finite element models using structural analysis software and working with complex Excel analysis spreadsheets.
• Administrative tasks may include filing, organizing paper and electronic project files, assisting with other meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed.

• You'll need to be enrolled as a full-time student in good academic standing at an ABET accredited university, college, or technical school with a minimum of two years completed in post-secondary coursework in student's field of study
• Interest in pursuing a structural engineering position after graduation
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Experience with drafting software, FEM software, and structural engineering coursework preferred
• Technical skills for daily tasks include good analytical skills, strong technical writing ability, and excellent communication skills
• Must have strong organizational skills

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 to $23 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker International is seeking a part-time civil engineering summer Intern for our Bridge group in our Moon Township, PA office. The Intern will work part-time as needed, while gaining the necessary skills and experience to further their classroom education in a meaningful and productive way. Interns will be expected to work in an office setting learning under the direction of civil engineering professionals. Remote work may be possible at the discretion of the supervisor.