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Construction Intern, Summer 2027

CompanyMichael Baker International
LocationMoon Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will monitor and document highway and bridge construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Responsibilities also include performing material testing, tracking project progress, and assisting with administrative duties between field assignments.
Internship Type
full 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

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern to work out of our Moon Township, PA office. The Construction Intern will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager and on inspection projects in the state of Pennsylvania.  The Construction Intern will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Construction Intern will also perform subordinate testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects.  Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks, assisting with administrative duties, and tracking progress on current projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans
  • Assist with overseeing daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications
  • Assist with reviewing detailed contractor transmissions of CPS schedule updates, Submittals, RFI's and other incoming contractual required communications. 
  • Track construction progress and assist with reviewing contractor schedules and short-term look-ahead activities.
  • Participate in project progress, coordination, safety and other construction meetings.
  • Assist with preparation meeting minutes and identifying and tracking action items.
  • Take and document measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for unit price activities. 
  • Prepare detailed field drawings or electronic templates to as-builts and payment applications.
  • Monitor material testing needs of work being performed including testing concrete for yield, slump, and air content, or ensuring soils or aggregates are tested for moisture and density among other Code required Special Inspections
  • Understand and apply testing frequencies for various materials used on the contract to ensure that enough tests are being taken to cover the work performed
  • Assist inspection staff with electronically documenting pay quantities, material requirements and deliveries, and contractor staffing Daily Field Inspection Reports
  • Other tasks as may be required. 

 

What You Need to Succeed:

  • Pursuing a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related construction field
  • Willing to pursue technical certifications 
  • Minimum of two years completed coursework in degree of study.

 

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
Civil engineeringConstruction managementInspectionMaterial testingProject documentationPlan reviewSchedule trackingSafety complianceField drawingsQuality controlTechnical certificationData entry
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringConsultingAdministrative