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Michael Baker International

Highways Intern

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A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.

$97,028 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

HIGHWAY PRACTICE A
safe and efficient transportation system is critical to providing access and connections for people and goods to spur economic growth and improve quality of life for users. The highway and roadway system is a crucial part of that transportation system and is at the heart of services Michael Baker provides to our clients and partners. We work with entities to enhance and maintain roadways across the country to serve all modes of transportation. For more than 80 years, we have helped to shape America's highway network. We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout. Our highway design and construction services projects include major freeways and expressways, new roadway corridors, design-build projects, public-private partnerships, complex urban interchanges, rural roads and urban streets, intersection improvements and streetscapes. We utilize our vast experience, expertise and innovative ideas to assist clients in improving lives through a well-thought-out and implemented transportation system.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Summer 2027 Highways Intern to work out of our Chicago, IL office. The successful Highways Intern will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the Chicago office supporting the Highways department with design and other technical duties/daily activities. We are seeking an Intern for Summer 2027.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar program Focus in Transportation (or similar) preferred Software proficiency - Microsoft Office Excellent analytical skills Strong written/verbal communication skills Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $19- $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.