WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 4,000 employees across 85 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Summer 2027 Planning Intern to join our team in our Harrisburg, PA office. The Planning Intern position will provide technical support for Michael Baker's multimodal transportation and community planning and economic development services that are delivered from its Harrisburg, Pennsylvania office.
It is expected that this position will report daily to the Harrisburg, PA office located at 4431 North Front Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, but specific intermittent schedule and location exceptions are available depending on the circumstances. No housing subsidy will be provided.
The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide multimodal transportation planning support in one or more of the following modes: surface transportation, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, ports and waterways, rail freight, and aviation
- Assist in the preparation of written technical planning studies and recommendations, including but not limited to long range plans, transit development plans, feasibility studies, etc.
- Conduct analytical research with supervision on transportation policy and public transportation programs and issues
- Use ArcGIS to create and analyze spatial data and publish maps to support project deliverables and public communications
- Develop and maintain project databases utilizing MS Excel, MS Access, and MS SQL server
- Conduct field work as required.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Government, or Environmental Planning.
- Minimum 2 years of completed coursework for those pursuing Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with GIS preferred
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation for this position is $20 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.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Government, or Environmental Planning
- At least two years of completed coursework for bachelor's degree candidates
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Valid motor vehicle driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- GIS experience
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan options, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness programs indicate meaningful choice and wellbeing support. The overall suite covers standard health, financial, and lifestyle components typical for the industry.
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
