About the role#
Michael Baker International is hiring a Surface Water Intern for Summer 2027 to support our office in Santa Ana, California. You will work on various project support tasks, with the flexibility to work in the office, in the field, or remotely.
What you'll do#
- Support hydrology and hydraulics studies through watershed delineation, as-built review, CAD/GIS support, data collection, and field investigations.
- Perform calculations for runoff volumes, flow rates, drainage capacity, pollutant loads, and other stormwater or water quality metrics.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, exhibits, maps, tables, and figures summarizing analyses, findings, and field observations.
- Conduct field work, such as site inspections, BMP verification, drainage asset inventories, construction or industrial facility observations, and documentation of existing conditions.
- Review and summarize NPDES/MS4 permit requirements, regulatory guidance, agency correspondence, and compliance obligations.
- Develop stormwater compliance documents, including SWPPPs, WQMPs, LID Plans, BMP maintenance plans, inspection forms, and related permit materials.
- Support stormwater program implementation through data management, compliance tracking, annual reporting, public outreach, illicit discharge program support, and effectiveness assessments.
- Coordinate with project teams and public agency clients to support meetings, deliverables, schedules, and follow-up action items.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Sciences at an accredited university.
- Completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary coursework in your field of study.
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Experience with AutoCAD and GIS.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Ana, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $20 - $26 per hour.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid internship.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International provides engineering, consulting, and technology services for infrastructure and government projects. Founded in 1940, the firm operates across sectors like aviation, water, rail, and urban development. It maintains over 120 office locations and employs more than 6,000 people. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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