Planning Intern

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military, and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

About the role

Michael Baker International is seeking a detail-oriented Planning Intern to support our San Diego office's Planning department with housing, environmental, and community planning projects. The internship is anticipated to run from September through the end of 2026 at approximately 8-16 hours per week. Work hours and internship start and end dates are flexible and will be coordinated with the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Drafting a variety of long-range planning documents such as General Plan Updates, Housing Elements, Specific Plan Updates, Objective Design Standards, and Zoning Ordinance Updates.
• Supporting land use planning tasks including best practices research, data gathering, and technical analysis.
• Assisting with community engagement and outreach, presentations, and report materials including maps and graphics.
• Drafting environmental reports and document preparation in accordance with CEQA and NEPA requirements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited University, College, or Technical School.
• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in planning or related discipline.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to work both in the San Diego office and remotely.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks typical of an entry-level planning position.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $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.

About Us

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.