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We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our transportation team in either our Fairbanks or Anchorage offices. This position supports the civil transportation department with technical duties related to a variety of projects including highways, airports, building sites, and oil and gas infrastructure. The position is designed to increase knowledge of the Civil Engineering profession under direct supervision and mentorship. We also offer opportunities for field work experience in design data collection and construction contract administration.
As a part of our Civil Engineering team, the Transportation Intern will assist with tasks including data review, site review, field documentation, data collection, data organization, data analysis, preparation of technical reports and Civil Engineering planning and design.
Main Job Responsibilities:
Assist professionals with completing tasks to design and develop plans, specifications, and estimates for civil transportation, aviation, and/or site engineering development projects with use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and ArcGIS software.
Assist with technical related tasks such as studies, design analysis, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation.
Complete simple to moderate calculations such as quantities and construction cost estimates
Conduct occasional site visits with a mentor, potentially to remote locations (occasional to moderate travel may be required).
Perform data collection, input, verification and manipulation.
Other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- GED or High School Diploma and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of completed college-level coursework relevant to working in the transportation engineering field; Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong degree of self-initiative and desire to learn.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS software a plus.
WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting services dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. Michael Baker's first office in Alaska opened in 1942. Since then, we have played a key role in some of Alaska's most renowned infrastructure projects, including groundbreaking projects on the North Slope and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. We continue to focus on cold regions engineering-pipelines, transportation, hydrology, geotechnical, specialty professional services, permitting and regulatory compliance, and GIS and LiDAR mapping.
TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE
Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $24.00-28.00 hourly. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
WHY MICHAEL BAKER
We are proud to offer a workplace that offers unique project experience as we tackle construction challenges in Alaska. Also, we emphasize cross-collaboration between engineering departments within the company to promote professional development. You would be joining a team-focused environment where you will be supported personally and professionally in your engineering career.
We understand that each employee has responsibilities and unique circumstances outside of the office and know that the quality of our work is directly related to the job satisfaction of our team. That's why we offer our interns the flexibility to determine the work-life and school balance that best suits their individual needs.
