The job and location was great love the communication I had with my supervisor and all the other staff.
What I wish was different
The things that wish could been different is the communication and more organization.
Advice
1
One person found this helpful
Team Leader
June - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
It is a great program for teens and young adult youth. One being Because it can help you figure out what you want to do with your career.
What I wish was different
Nothing. The whole program was good.
Advice
I think If you have the opportunity, it should be taken to apply for this job.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Transportation Intern
May - August 2022 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere and the culture at MDOT. My supervisor was awesome and she taught me a lot about the systems they use there.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been more vocal about exploring the other departments.
Advice
Be a go-getter and ask to look/experience different departments.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Team leader
May - August 2019 • Jackson, MI
What I liked
I really liked working with other people my age, and be able to network and get to know them better.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more time to work with other students, and get to know each other better. 3 months seems like a long time but it sure flies by when you’re enjoying what you do.
Advice
I would suggest that everyone who works in this program to take advantage of every opportunity given to you. Each opportunity is a great way to meet new people, and may lead to future employment.
1
One person found this helpful
Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • Houghton, MI
What I liked
The real-world experience was terrific for seeing the engineering role in a highway project while working alongside professional contractors.
What I wish was different
I would have enjoyed this experience if it was longer, and would certainly recommend it as a co-op opportunity if it were available.
Advice
Get as much out of an internship like this one that you can. Ask questions frequently and build your understanding of the industry with well-rounded intent.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Survey Intern
May - August 2021 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I liked having the experience of working in the field rather than an office. I was able to work with equipment I have never worked with before, and I was given a lot of trust to handle the equipment with care and provide quality work. Everyone also seemed very flexible.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I had a good experience.
Advice
Show that you can be trusted with equipment and with the job being done. Do not be afraid to ask questions as you are there to learn and the people you work with understand that.
1
One person found this helpful
Civil Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Portage, MI
What I liked
The environment, people
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Nothing, all a pleasure
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Transportation and Civil Engineering Intern
July - August 2019 • Jackson, MI
What I liked
Great work environment with extremely flexible hours, friendly people, and lots of applicable work experience
What I wish was different
More paid vacation days
Advice
If you’re looking for an engineering internship even if you don’t have a lot of experience or aren’t necessarily looking to do civil, just apply. You will get valuable experience no matter which engineering discipline you are planning on pursuing.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Transportation CO-OP
May - September 2018 • Marshall, MI
What I liked
I liked the most was learning about the design, construction and maintenance of the highways. That the work I did help make the daily commute of thousands of driver better while working on several major projects. Final getting to meet many new people and learn new thing from them.
What I wish was different
I wish there we opportunity to do work Engineer work was was pair with technicians did a lot of work aligned with them and did not as much as the Engineers at MDOT.
Advice
That the willingness to but in hard work and accepting any task can pay dividends for yourself. Its OK to accepted a challenge and to learn from it.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
mentor
May - August 2018 • Southfield, MI
What I liked
Working with high school students, being able to mentor them before they begin their college journey themselves.
What I wish was different
I wish my approach had been different in difficult situations, but I was able to grow and learn from them in this program.
Advice
I absolutely love being a mentor, I enjoyed the experience and the connections I have made.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Transportation Aide
May - October 2018 • Sterling Heights, MI
What I liked
I liked that working at the C & T lab because it gave me opportunities to work in the office and also get actual field experience collecting samples of aggregates and performing soil borings. I also received training that could prove relevant in any other jobs I may have in the near future. I also learned a lot about the testing process that goes into construction.
What I wish was different
I wish the summer months had been a little busier. Since it was kind of a slow summer, there were a lot of days (especially in May) that I had absolutely nothing to do for eight hours, but there's nothing anyone could really have done about that.
Advice
If you need something to do at work, don't be afraid to ask. Almost everybody, at least at my office, has work they would be happy to receive help with. By doing this, you'll create good relationships which can be helpful in terms of having references for future jobs, and you'll also learn things you would not have learned had you just sat around and waited for the day to pass by.
1
One person found this helpful
Student Assistant
May - August 2017 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
I liked the mix of field and office work, and the opportunity to make differences and take initiatives. I was credited by the department for introducing new methodology and procedures for billboard and junkyard inspection, which greatly made me feel accomplished for what I did.
What I wish was different
Better travel options. For road crews, the base of operations was out in Charlotte and it was difficult to reach without a car, before I spent most time at the Lansing office I had to carpool there.
Advice
Make sure you have adequate transportation and make sure to apply for a credit card. You're reimbursed for travel and expenses, but it's good to have for incidentals and emergencies.
1
One person found this helpful
Construction aide/intern
May - August 2018 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed working for the state, they are an excellent employer and are able to offer various positions in different parts of the government.
What I wish was different
I wish that the work I had done would have more toward my future career interests. I worked in the survey department and while I enjoyed it and it was a good experience I think it would have been better if the job fit my interest better.
Advice
Make sure to get all you can out of the job and talk to your supervisor about getting into the area you want to work in or try out.
2
${count} people found this helpful
Civil Engineering Intern
May - October 2018 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
The opportunities to explore the field as well as the professional experience I obtained
What I wish was different
Advice
Meet new people and explore new connections for your future. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Learn as much as you can.
1
One person found this helpful
Student assistant
July 2018 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
I really like who I get to work with and the vast amount of knowledge and learning opportunities that are available.
