Bridge Intern, Summer 2027

About the role

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Summer 2027 Bridge Intern to work out of our Lakewood, CO office. In this internship, you will work with a team of seasoned engineers to assist on a variety of civil engineering projects with varying technical duties and daily activities. You will assist with preparing preliminary and final drawings, layouts, and designs using computer-aided design software like Civil 3D, MicroStation and ArcGIS, and support technical duties on design projects.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, has been solving complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh with over 100 offices nationwide, the firm partners on roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, airports, water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform data gathering, moderate calculations and structural analysis for bridge design and load rating projects
• Assist in creating finite element models using structural analysis software
• Work with complex Excel analysis spreadsheets
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, organizing paper and electronic project files, assisting with meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• In good academic standing at an ABET‑accredited university, college, or technical school
• Junior or senior educational level
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale

Qualifications

• Completed structural engineering coursework (steel design, concrete design, structural analysis, etc.) prior to the start of the internship
• Interest in pursuing a structural engineering position after graduation

Skills

• Computer‑aided design software: Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS
• Structural analysis software (for finite element modeling)
• Microsoft Excel for complex analysis spreadsheets
• Engineering calculations and data manipulation
• Basic administrative and organizational tasks

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 – $26 per hour. Actual compensation depends on education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and work location.