About this role
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Full-Time (40 hours/week) Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern student to support our electrical and lighting design services on a wide variety of transportation related projects in our Newark, New Jersey office.
In this internship, you will become part of Michael Baker International’s Electrical Department. Our New Jersey staff also supports other offices throughout the country with specialized transportation engineering design services. You will also assist Electrical Engineers with the development of electrical system designs including but not limited to interior and exterior lighting, circuiting, schedules, calculations, sizing of electrical equipment, conduit, wiring, generators, and transformers, etc.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, with responsibilities that include production, design, and documentation for a broad range of project types. With a current focus on growing Design/Build, and Interstate project opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Highway Interchange, and Bridges/Tunnels. You will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with Civil Engineers, Architects, and Systems Engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, producing models and construction drawings for electrical transportation-related projects for a variety of clients
- Work closely with engineers and designers to complete design and/or analysis of the lighting needs on roadways, trails, sidewalks and other transportation infrastructure projects
- Research/investigate solutions and report findings
- Assist in preparation of quantity calculations and construction cost estimates
- Use design software to electronically apply engineering fundamentals in construction plan set preparation
- Learn and understand the activities involved in assembling Electrical transportation project contract document
- You may also assist other departments within the office on an as-needed basis.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled in and pursuing an Associates Degree in Drafting or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering at an accredited University or College; minimum of 2 years of coursework completed is desired.
- College level engineering course in Electrical Engineering is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CAD software is a plus
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $18 - $22 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 nearly 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.
Other facts
About Michael Baker International
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.
What you'll do
- Assist with the preparation of designs and construction drawings for electrical transportation-related projects. Work closely with engineers to analyze lighting needs and assist in quantity calculations and cost estimates.
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