I enjoyed being a part of the workforce in industry and have hands-on experience
What I wish was different
I wished that my supervisor would have been more attentive to my work and needs while I was in the office
Advice
It never hurts to speak up about your needs and to be assertive in the office
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Transportation Engineer Intern
June - August 2019 • Denver, CO
What I liked
the people i worked with
What I wish was different
Advice
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Design Intern
June - August 2021 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
HDR Was a great firm to work at, and I learned a lot in just one summer there. I was pushed to do great work, and the studio culture there was excellent.
What I wish was different
I was satisfied with every aspect of the internship
Advice
Working in a large workplace for an international firm is really exciting, and you will be able to see how specialised the profession can be, and how many career paths you can pursue within architecture.
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Civil Intern
May 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
Everyone here is extremely nice and are more than willing to help when you are stuck or are unsure how to do something. If you want to learn something, there is always an opportunity to learn from someone very skilled at that task.
What I wish was different
Advice
I really enjoy working here, and think that overall it has given me invaluable experience that I will forever be grateful for.
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Accounting Intern
June 2019 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
Wonderful environment - friendly staff and super helpful team. They do not expect you to know anything as an intern just be willing to learn!
What I wish was different
Advice
Go into every project with a positive mindset. Sometimes you are doing “intern” work but look at it as an experience to learn from!
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Civil Engineering Intern
March 2018 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
Senior staff does a great job training and mentoring.
What I wish was different
None.
Advice
It is very fast pace, get ready to learn a lot.
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Structural Engineering Intern
April 2018 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
What I liked
The atmosphere in the office is friendly and family-like. I learned something new every day and still continue to learn every time I step into the office.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to learn and to soak in all that you’re learning!
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Architectural Coordinator
July 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
office culture
co-worker helpfulness
office talent
large firm
What I wish was different
Advice
networking and connections
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Traffic Intern
June - August 2018 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
I was able to jump head on into so many diverse projects. Seeing how the entire process works, within a large engineering firm, and getting experience with Excel and several other softwares specific to Traffic Engineering.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Rail Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
I gained experience with real world design work and felt like a real member of the team. The office culture is exceptional, and all employees were great to work with!
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to put in work! You’ll get to assist on meaningful, real world projects.
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Structural Intern
June - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
It was cool to work with a big and impactful company that had a very employee oriented culture
What I wish was different
There wasn’t a specific project for me when I got there so I got put on a lot of somewhat random projects instead of having a clear direction for the summer.
Advice
Ask what group you will be in and what you will be working on in the interview!!
