Federal Planning Internship - Fall 2026

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.

DESCRIPTION

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.