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Alta Southwest

Geotechnical Engineering Intern

May 2023 - August 2024 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

The culture at Alta was very warm and welcoming, it helped me feel that all the work I had done mattered and made a difference in the projects that I participated in. The opportunities that were offered played a huge role in the development of essential skills within the engineering field, and additionally helped me grow my personal and technical skills. While working at Alta I was able to prepare test schedules for field technicians utilizing project plans, I was drafting different types of preliminary & final reports for clients, and I took numerous trips to different job sites to experience hands on work, these are some of the most enjoyable and key moments I experienced while being at Alta. I am beyond grateful for all the managers and professionals I have met, and will always value any advice and important knowledge that they have shared with me. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the team at Alta, and would be honored to be a part of the company in the future!

What I wish was different

The only time during my internship I wanted more of something was the opportunity to go out to project sites to participate in the tasks being conducted. The times I was able to go out on site and do any form of work were some of the most memorable, and if I had to wish for anything more, that would be it.

Advice

While working at Alta, I learned that the more time that is devoted to building relationships with fellow employees, the more productive and effective the work can be done. Additionally, the communication between yourself and the client is crucial for getting the essential steps and parts done while working on a project, and with strong communication you can help create more opportunities for the company down the road.
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