Civil Intern

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Intern to join our offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, or Bentonville, AR offices for Summer 2026. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience rotating across three core areas of civil engineering: roadway design, bridge design, and surveying. The Intern will rotate through each discipline, working alongside experienced engineers and surveyors to support active projects and learn industry best practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

Roadway Rotation:

• Assist in the development of roadway design plans using CAD software.
• Support traffic analysis, grading, and drainage design.
• Participate in field visits and site assessments.

Bridge Rotation:

• Contribute to structural analysis and design of bridge components.
• Help prepare construction documents and quantity estimates.
• Observe bridge inspections and learn about structural integrity assessments.

Survey Rotation:

• Participate in field data collection using GPS and total station equipment.
• Assist in processing survey data and creating base maps.
• Learn about boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering 
• Minimum of 1 year of coursework completed (2 years completed coursework preferred) 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office. AutoCAD or MicroStation design software is preferred

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $20-$24 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.