Electrical Associate Intern - 306054
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Michael Baker International is seeking a Full-Time (40 hours/week) Summer 2024 Intern student to support our electrical and lighting design services on a wide variety of transportation related projects. The successful candidate will become part of Michael Baker International's Transportation Department which includes highway, aviation, electrical, and traffic engineers. Our Pittsburgh staff also supports other offices throughout the country with specialized transportation engineering design services.
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, Federal, and Interstate project opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Rail/Transit, Highway Interchange, and Bridges/Tunnels. The candidate will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with Civil Engineers, Architects, and Systems Engineers. The successful candidate must demonstrate creative problem-solving, initiative to learn new concepts, organizational skills, an ability to work in a team environment with licensed electrical and civil engineers, and a basic understanding of construction documents and constructability. They will 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. They will learn the profession as duties are performed. Some duties include:
Specific duties will include: * Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, producing BIM 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, railways, 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 documents * 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 Engineering at an accredited University or College; minimum of 2 years of coursework completed * College level engineering course in Electrical Engineering is a plus * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Experience with CADD software is a plus
CompensationThe rate for this position will be $20.00-$22.00 per hourMichael 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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
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Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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 re ard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.Michael Baker International is seeking a Full-Time (40 hours/week) Summer 2024 Intern student to support our electrical and lighting design services on a wide variety of transportation related projects