Construction Intern, Summer 2027

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern to work out of our Harrisburg, PA office. The Construction Intern will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager to support the Construction Management Department on Pennsylvania surface transportation (roadway and bridge) projects. The Construction Intern will monitor and document that the highway, roadway, and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications. The selected individual will assist with technical tasks on projects; this position may involve design tasks, administrative duties, and tracking progress on current projects.

What You'll Do:

• Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans.
• Assist with overseeing daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Assist with reviewing detailed contractor transmissions of CPM schedule updates, Submittals, RFI's and other incoming contractually required communications.
• Track construction progress and assist with reviewing contractor schedules and short-term look-ahead activities.
• Participate in project progress, coordination, safety, and other construction meetings.
• Assist with preparing meeting minutes and identifying and tracking action items.
• Take progress photos and video documentation.
• Other tasks as may be required.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related construction field
• Willing to pursue technical certifications
• Minimum of two years of completed coursework in the degree of study.

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, skill set, 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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.