I enjoyed learning about stormwater design and site development design as it was very different than what I did in my previous internship. The people were amazing and they welcomed me with new smiles and fun conversations every day. I definitely learned how to be a better student/engineer with this company which pushed me to continue working with them throughout the school year.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more opportunities with site visits so I could see where the projects are located and what stage they are currently in.
Advice
I would say that as a new intern, don't expect to know a lot before you go in on your first day. This company taught me how to perform many tasks that I never learned in school. You will learn first hand how to use any design software such as Civil 3D, as well as the opportunity to design your very own project.
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Land Surveyor Intern
June 2019 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
I liked the variety of different projects that I was able to work on throughout the summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Civil Engineering Intern
June - September 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
I liked how it was an actual civil engineering design internship rather than a construction administration one. I also liked how the company culture encouraged collaboration. It was the right mix between being challenging and having access to help. I also liked the location.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked on more transportation-related projects as opposed to water resources projects.
Advice
I highly recommend using EngineerJobs.com for all your job-searching needs in engineering. Civil Engineering as a major gets overshadowed by Construction Engineering Management so the university's career resources are not enough to help you find what you're looking for, in my opinion.
