Baker Group has a record number of interns this summer, working across all business units and departments. Here’s a chance to get to know them:

Jacob Mohr

Business Unit/Department: Service

College: Iowa State University

Year: Junior in the Fall

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Williamsburg, Iowa

Why did you pick Baker Group?

I chose to return to Baker Group this summer because of the welcoming company culture, as well as the knowledge and experiences I was able to take away from the previous summer.

What are you looking forward to most about your internship?

I am looking forward to seeing a wide variety of job sites and learning how they affect our work. I am also looking forward to building connections with those within the company, as well as some of our clients.

What do you hope to get out of your summer internship with Baker Group?

I would like to gain a base level understanding of all the different aspects of a job within the Service Business Unit. I would also like to learn how I can bridge my coursework and experiences here at Baker Group together to deepen my knowledge.

What are your future plans/goals?

Upon graduation, I would like to apply my engineering degree to the world of HVAC, maybe even at Baker Group!

Tell us about your family …

My father works for the state of Iowa, with the DOT, and my mother works for Kirkwood Community College. I have an older sister who is a music teacher at Iowa Valley in Marengo, Iowa, and I also have a younger brother who is still in high school at Williamsburg.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

Outside of work I like to spend my time being active through sports or exercise, playing cards or just spending time with friends and family.

What have you done for fun lately?

For fun, over the summer I play sand volleyball and pickup soccer in the evenings.

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? Why?

My favorite place I’ve traveled is Washington D.C. I was able to visit several museums and monuments while there, including the air and space museum.

How would your friends describe you?

I believe my friends would describe me as level-headed but competitive. I don’t like to be overzealous, but I hate to lose, no matter the competition.

Pradnya Wani

Business Unit/Department: IT/Software Development

College: Iowa State University

Year: Junior

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Why did you pick Baker Group?

Everyone seemed friendly and nice! I also thought the work environment here would help me grow.

What are you looking forward to most about your internship?

Learning new things and gaining experience!

What do you hope to get out of your summer internship with Baker Group?

I hope to improve my skills and gain experience that will help me in my classes as well.

What are your future plans/goals?

I would like to graduate for starters and then get my master’s degree! Also, hopefully travel!

Tell us about your family …

My parents and my sister live in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. My younger sister just got done with her freshman year of high school. Our favorite activity is family game night, and my sister always ends up winning!

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I really enjoy volunteering, painting and hanging out with my friends!

What have you done for fun lately?

I went stargazing with some of my friends. We also went to the tulip festival which was gorgeous!

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? Why?

India, because it is home, and no one can cook like my grandma. There’s also something new to see every time I go, which adds to the excitement. I also get to spend time with my family.

How would your friends describe you?

Probably as fun, friendly and bubbly!

Cole Perkins

Business Unit/Department: Mechanical

College: Iowa State University

Year: Senior

Major: Construction Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis

Hometown: Country near Madrid, Iowa

Why did you pick Baker Group? I chose Baker Group again because of its professional reputation in the industry and its mission to be “The Best.”

What are you looking forward to most about your internship? Being able to work onsite with the PMs and superintendent.

What do you hope to get out of your summer internship with Baker Group? Experience working in the field and seeing the construction process firsthand.

What are your future plans/goals?

Graduate collage with an engineering degree then pursue my PE license.

Tell us about your family …

My family owns a startup family business in Ames, as well as a not-for-profit. We all work very hard together and enjoy camping out.

What do you like to do outside of school/work? Hike, campout, swing dance, play piano, compose music, write, sketch, service watches, fly drones, etc.

What have you done for fun lately? I hiked 15miles last week with my hiking group.

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled to? Why? Estes Park, Colorado. My family has been doing trips there for years. We love camping out or renting a cabin in the mountains.

How would your friends describe you? Adventurous and creative.