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Geotechnical Intern

CompanyMichael Baker International
LocationHopewell Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform complex structural analysis, prepare design calculations, and develop structural details for bridge projects. They will also assist in preparing construction plans, specifications, and conducting bridge condition inspections.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$20 - $24
Company Size
207
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Baker International, LLC, is one of the Nation's leading civil engineering, design, planning, surveying and construction management firms serving public and governmental agencies and private organizations. Michael Baker Corporation (Baker) was founded in 1940 by Michael Baker Jr., attaining recognition as a premiere engineering design and survey firm through superior project performance for the U.S. military, preceding World War II. Today, Baker (http://www.mbakercorp.com) provides professional services to clients worldwide, creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment. Headquartered near Pittsburgh, PA, Baker currently has a team of over 3,000 experts with over 100 offices domestically and internationally, and is publicly traded on the NYSE Amex exchange under the symbol, BKR. Services: architecture, aviation, defense, environmental, GIT, planning, homeland security, municipal & civil, pipelines & utilities, oil & gas, rail & transit, transportation, telecommunications, water & wastewater, sustainable design, energy, surface & stormwater quality, downtown revitalization, public outreach & education, Environmental Planning & Regulatory, LEED, land development, urban design, GIS, landscape architecture, CCTV pipeline inspection, traffic engineering, public works, public relations, biological services, conference planning, training, graphic design, multimedia and media arts.
About the Role
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Summer 2026 Geotechnical Intern for our Hamilton, NJ office. In this internship, you will work on complex bridge projects and develop innovative, practical solutions to various bridge design work for NJDOT, NJTA and other clients. In this role you will perform design and analysis as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems and components. 
What You'll Do:
  • Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools.
  • Develop structural details and construction plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
  • Assist and check design calculations performed by others.
  • Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations.
  • Perform bridge and other structure condition inspections and prepare inspection reports as needed.
  • Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (highway, traffic, civil, planning, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.
  • Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!
What You Need to Succeed:
  • Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
  • 0 - 2 years of experience in internship, teaching assistant (TA), or collegiate research program.
  • EIT certificate preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Familiar with structural design software and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
  • Knowledge of NJDOT and/or NJTA standards for design, plan development and ratings is desired.
  • Microsoft Office Suite along with industry standard bridge design and analysis software including MicroStation and AutoCAD. 
Compensation: 
The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $24 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.

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.

Key Skills
Structural analysisBridge designMidasAASHTOWare Bridge RatingSTAADMicroStationAutoCADStructural engineeringConstruction plansGeometric layoutsMaterial quantity calculationsCondition inspectionsAASHTO LRFDNJDOT standardsNJTA standardsMicrosoft Office Suite
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EngineeringConstructionTransportationConsulting