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Civil Engineering Intern, Federal - Summer 2027

CompanyMichael Baker International
LocationJacksonville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide project and administrative support to the federal civil engineering team, including data gathering, technical analysis, and design tasks. They will assist with site development, grading, drainage, and utility design while utilizing AutoCAD software.
Internship Type
part time
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
What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work out of our Jacksonville, FL office. The intern will work 24-40 hours per week and provide project and administrative support to our Federal civil engineering team.

This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, planners, and project managers supporting critical infrastructure projects for federal agencies including the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), NASA, and other federal clients. Assignments will include data gathering, moderate calculations, and technical analysis. 

Other tasks may include preparing maps and figures in AutoCAD, helping for presentations, editing word documents, helping with plan sets and occasional field visits.  Administrative tasks may include filing, and electronic project files, assisting with other meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed. 
 

What You'll Do:
  • Assist engineers with site development, grading, drainage, utility, stormwater, and civil design tasks.
  • Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses under the supervision of licensed engineers.
  • Support preparation of plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and other project deliverables.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software to develop project documents.
  • Review survey, environmental, geotechnical, and utility data for incorporation into design packages.
  • Participate in field visits, site investigations, and construction observations as applicable.
  • Support coordination with internal multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and architecture professionals.
  • Assist with project schedules, quality reviews, and client deliverables.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute to project discussions and problem-solving efforts.
     
What You Need to Succeed:
  • You’ll need to be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in good academic standing
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Proficiency with MS Office. Familiarity with CAD tools are preferred
  • Technical skills for daily tasks include good analytical skills, strong technical writing ability, and excellent communication skills. 
  • Must have strong organizational and communication skills.   
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
     
Compensation:
 
The compensation for this position is $21 per hour. This compensation 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
Civil engineeringAutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3DTechnical writingEngineering calculationsSite developmentGradingDrainageStormwater designData analysisProject supportCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMS Office
Categories
EngineeringConstructionGovernment & Public SectorAdministrativeConsulting