Planning Intern - Summer 2027

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.