BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges. Our bridge teams collaborate nationwide to design and build innovative structures that serve as the backbone of our nation’s infrastructure for the millions of people who safely travel across them each day.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Bridge Intern to work out of our Denver, CO office. In this Internship, you will get the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned Engineers to assist on a variety of Civil Engineering projects with varying technical duties and daily activities. You will get the opportunity to assist with preparing preliminary and final drawings, layouts, and designs using computer-aided design software like Civil 3D, Microstation and ArcGIS.

You will assist with technical duties on a variety of design projects. Responsibilities include:

Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
Draft details and make minor CAD revisions
Work under supervision of a project manager or a senior level team member
Assist with data collection, input, verification, and manipulation
Assignments will include data gathering, moderate calculations and structural analysis for bridge design and load rating projects.
Other tasks may include assisting in creating finite element models using structural analysis software and working with complex excel analysis spreadsheets.
Administrative tasks may include filing, organizing paper and electronic project files, assisting with other meeting materials, and providing scheduling support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related
Be in good academic standing at an ABET accredited university, college, or technical school
Have completed Structural Engineering coursework (steel design, concrete design, structural analysis, etc.) prior to start of internship
Junior or Senior educational level
Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale
Interest in pursuing a structural engineering position after graduation