Water Resources Intern

About the Role

Michael Baker International is seeking a Water Resources Intern for Summer 2027 to support our office in Detroit, MI. As a part of our Civil Engineering team, the Water Resources Intern will work under the supervision of project managers and engineers to assist with various technical duties and projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Assist project managers and engineers with various tasks.
• Draft details and make minor AutoCAD revisions.
• Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation
• Provide support for hydrology or hydraulics studies by delineating watersheds, completing As-Built review, providing CAD support, or completing a field investigation.
• Complete calculations to determine runoff volumes or flow rates.
• Summarize findings of a study in a report and create supporting exhibits.
• Review and summarize NPDES permits or correspondence from regulatory agencies.
• Develop construction or post-construction storm water compliance plans such as SESC or detention basin designs.
• Develop water quality program elements, assess the effectiveness of various program implementation elements, and gather information to support reporting.
• Support engineering analysis and design, including use of software or calculation sheets to complete hydrology/hydraulics analysis, and design drawings.
• Support with preparation of design reports, technical memorandums, and construction specifications.
• Conduct data entry and analysis
• Support quantity take-off, cost estimate preparation, and material/equipment cost solicitation.
• Assist with field documentation, report generation, and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master's degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 1 year of completed college coursework.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation design software is preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Technical skills for daily tasks include good analytical skills, strong technical writing ability, and excellent communication skills.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $24- $26 per hour. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About Michael Baker International

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.