Job Description

Overview

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the planning and design of building systems for various projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering design efforts under the guidance of engineering staff in one or more building systems disciplines.
  • Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, models, diagrams, and details using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
  • Prepare engineering calculations and other technical documentation with direction from project engineers.
  • Assist with system layout development, equipment or component selections, and design coordination based on project requirements.
  • Support the preparation of written and graphic reports, design narratives, technical memoranda, and other project deliverables.
  • Assist with site survey data collection, input, verification, and organization.
  • Review and organize product data, shop drawings, and submittals during the construction administration phase.
  • Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to project-related tasks as assigned.
  • Travel locally on an intermittent basis, as needed, to support site visits or project coordination activities.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Completion of at least two years of coursework in Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Strong interest in building systems, infrastructure design, and multi-disciplinary project delivery.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to work productively with intermittent supervision.

Additional Information

  • Internship positions available in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston office locations.
  • Hybrid, flexible work schedule that supports collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 42% below the $39/hr median for welding jobs in Dallas, TX, where the middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 48 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 6% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 134 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 81 different employers. 42 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. Dallas is among them.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Engineering Intern- Summer 2027 figures were last recalculated when this page was built.