Rail Bridge Intern

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Summer 2027 Rail Bridge Intern for our Rail & Transit Practice to work out of our Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL or Omaha, NE offices. With a hybrid work environment, you will work under the direction and supervision of experienced engineers in the office to prepare design calculations, plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

Intern tasks include basic design, assistance with overall preparation of plans, and calculation of quantities. Tasks may also include field inspection work for the purposes of investigation and plan development. In general, interns support the department with technical duties and daily activities while receiving mentorship to learn the profession.

Additional tasks may include:

• Work closely with professional engineers to execute design tasks: prepare designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates

• Perform analysis and calculations

• Review record plans and develop them within CAD

• Assist with gathering background information related to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping existing utility services

• Assists with design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation

• Develop quantities for cost estimating

• Coordinate and collaborate with partially-remote, multi-discipline design team to ensure timely and accurate deliverables

• Assist with preparation for client and project meetings

• Attend internal project meetings and participate as necessary

• Occasionally visit project sites for general inspection and observation, reporting findings to Engineers and/or Project Managers

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in a Bachelor or Masters degree program in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field required

• 1 year of completed college-level coursework

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with various CAD and Microsoft Office programs with the potential ability to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations, and reports

• Ability to efficiently work independently within a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines

• Excellent analytical skills

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $25 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.