SkillBridge DoD Construction Inspector Internship

Job DescriptionSkillBridge Training Program - Construction Inspector InternshipLocation: Kentucky Duration: Approximately 16 weeks (90-120 days) Program Type: Department of Defense SkillBridge Internship (Unpaid) About the Program: Michael Baker International is proud to partner with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program to offer transitioning service members an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and industry knowledge in construction inspection. This internship provides structured training and mentorship designed to prepare participants for careers in civil, transportation, municipal, and airport construction projects. What You'll Learn: Participants will engage in a comprehensive training curriculum that includes: Orientation & Foundations: Inspector role, safety principles, surveying basics Codes, Standards & Documentation: Plan/spec reading, electronic reporting, constructability review Safety & Quality Control: QA/QC fundamentals, work zone traffic control, material testing basics Field Shadowing & Mentorship: Observing inspections, surveying, and communication with stakeholders Supervised On-the-Job Experience: Performing inspections, reporting, and quantity tracking under guidance Professional Transition & Capstone: Employment readiness and certification pathways Instructional Methods: Online learning modules Hands-on field training and mentorship Program Benefits Exposure to real-world construction projects Development of technical and professional skills Hours and experience toward future inspector certifications Optional OSHA 10 Construction training Awareness of industry certifications (NICET, ACI Level I, work zone safety) Who Should Apply This program is open to active-duty service members approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program. Candidates should have an interest in construction, civil engineering, or related fields and a desire to transition into a civilian career in infrastructure development. Equal Opportunity Employer Michael Baker International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. About Us Michael 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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an 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 regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Created: 2026-03-10