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Bridge Design Intern, Summer 2027

CompanyMichael Baker International
LocationTampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist professionals with project plans, design analysis, and data collection tasks. They will also support project managers by preparing reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
205
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

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 #6 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 a Summer 2027 Bridge Design Intern to join our bridge practice in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, or Jacksonville, FL. In this role, you will assist with projects and assignments under direct supervision and mentorship of staff to learn the profession.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists professionals with completing project plans, drawings, design, and/or analysis

  • Assist Project Managers and Engineers with various tasks

  • Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation

  • Assists with technical related tasks such as preparation of basic studies, design work, and inspections

  • Completes simple to moderate calculations such as cost estimates

  • Performs routine analysis and summarized findings by preparing reports

  • May write, edit, or create basic documents such as spreadsheets, PowerPoint documents, and Communications

  • Other duties as assigned

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PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Currently enrolled and in good academic standing, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Master’s preferred, at an ABET accredited University or College

  • College level engineering courses in Civil/Structural Engineering with a focus on Structures

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office; MicroStation experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid U.S. Driver’s license.

  • Ability to lift up to 30lbs. and assist in field inspections, including working outside in varying weather conditions.

 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $25 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
Bridge designStructural engineeringCivil engineeringMicroStationMicrosoft OfficeData collectionTechnical reportingCost estimationProject planningField inspection
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsulting