Michael Baker International

Federal Planning Internship - Fall 2026

Michael Baker International  •  $20/hr  •  Pennsylvania (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Who is Michael Baker International? Why would I want to work there?

Michael Baker International provides engineering and consulting services for government, private and commercial partners, assisting in planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management. Our employees demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. As a company, We Make a Difference

Why do we do what we do; why is it important?

For most of us, it’s because it enables us to have a direct and meaningful impact on the communities and environment in which we live and serve. Across the continuum of our expertise and projects, our work transforms the world; enables economies; creates healthier and more engaging cities. Our work allows us to engineer, plan, and design the very infrastructure that sustains and improves our world. Simply stated, the work we do everyday matters. We Make a Difference every day with every engagement.

Michael Baker International's Federal Planning Practice is seeking a Planning Intern for Fall 2026 to join our team in our Moon Township, PA office. The Planning Intern will provide technical support to planning projects across the U.S. and worldwide for Federal clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense. The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide planning support in one or more of the following categories: asset evaluation and facility requirements, area development plans, facility master planning.
  • Assist in the preparation of written technical planning studies and recommendations.
  • Conduct analytical research with supervision on planning issues related to ongoing projects.
  • Conduct field work as required.

***Please note that U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Candidates should be in commuting distance to Michael Baker's Moon Township Office and would expect to work a hybrid schedule (remote work with occasional in-office days). Successful interns may be offered a full-time position at the conclusion of the internship.***

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • U.S. Citizen
  • H.S. Diploma
  • Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of completed coursework for those pursuing Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Suite. Experience with GIS and/or AutoCAD preferred.

COMPENSATION

The compensation for this role is $20/hour, part time.


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 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International

About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, consulting and technology services spanning four Verticals: Infrastructure, Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA), Mitigation, Environmental, Resiliency, Response and Recovery (MER3) and GovTech. The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For 85 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).

The company has more than 5,100 employees across more than 90 office locations. Michael Baker’s Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1940
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