BRIDGE PRACTICE
Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction, and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Five by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types—from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders, and cable-stayed bridges.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking full-time civil engineering summer of 2025 Intern students for our Bridge group in our Minneapolis, MN office. The Intern students will work full-time during the summer, while gaining the necessary skills and experience to further their classroom education in a meaningful and productive way. Interns will be expected to work in an office setting learning under the direction of civil engineering professionals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern students will assist with technical duties on a variety of design projects. Responsibilities include:
- Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
- Draft details and make minor CAD revisions.
- Work under the supervision of a project manager or a senior-level team member.
- Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation.
- Assignments will include data gathering, moderate calculations, and structural analysis for bridge design and load rating projects.
- Other tasks may include assisting in creating finite element models using structural analysis software and working with complex Excel analysis spreadsheets.
- Administrative tasks may include filing, organizing paper and electronic project files, assisting with other meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
You’ll need to be enrolled as a full-time student in good academic standing at an ABET accredited university, college, or technical school with a minimum of two years completed in post-secondary coursework in the student’s field of study.
- Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Interest in pursuing a structural engineering position after graduation.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Preferred experience with drafting software, FEM software, and structural engineering coursework.
- Technical skills for daily tasks include good analytical skills, strong technical writing ability, and excellent communication skills.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $20.00 to $25.00. 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.
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