Mortenson

VDC

April - August 2020 • Eagle Mountain, UT

What I liked

They are awesome. They really focus on your learning and your experience as an intern.

What I wish was different

That I could have been there since the end of the semester.

Advice

Be prepared to work hard and to learn as you work.

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Engineering Intern

July - August 2020 • Coralville, IA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the group of people I worked with. They all cared about my development. They wanted to me to learn as much as I could, and they encouraged me to ask questions. Everyone I worked with was very approachable and understanding.

What I wish was different

I wish that it could have been longer. The pandemic shortened my internship but with the safety protocols they had in place, I would have been comfortable working for the entire summer.

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can, as often as you can. Asking questions starts a dialogue with your coworkers and those conversations often lead you to learning more than you would have thought.

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Civil Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Good community

What I wish was different

More interns there

Advice

Manage your time

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Civil Engineering Intern

June - August 2020 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I was able to gain real-life engineering experience while being on a job site every day for 6 weeks this summer. I was able to see the building in the works and all of the processes that are necessary to successfully create a building.

What I wish was different

Due to the current pandemic, my internship was cut in half to 6 weeks instead of the full 12 weeks. I wish that I would've been able to be there the whole summer.

Advice

Mortenson had an amazing internship program that allowed me to gain experience in many aspects of the civil engineering field. I was paired with a mentor and a supervisor, so I always had someone I could go to for advice or any questions I had during the internship.

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Safety Intern

June - August 2020 • Denver, CO

What I liked

The communication and leadership

What I wish was different

Found this internship last year

Advice

Apply to Mortenson

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Safety Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Casper, WY

What I liked

Hands on experience in a new location and climbing wind turbines.

What I wish was different

More structure to the schedule. Days were extremely random in terms of hours and weekends.

Advice

Make sure you're interested in the field, learn a lot, and get the most out of it.

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Engineering Intern

June 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The Mortenson family is always amazing, hard-working, and so helpful in answering questions and guiding your interests. Interning with Mortenson will get you lots of hands-on experience in the field and with online coordination. There is rarely a day where you feel bored or you have too little on your plate, and learning that organization and where best to apply yourself is important.

What I wish was different

More assignments and shadowing early on. I feel very comfortable with any job given to me now, but wish I was shown the ropes earlier so I could get to this place earlier. However, I had some wonderful mentors that have helped me feel more confident with my job success and asking any questions that come up.

Advice

Always look for something new to do, and with someone new, whether they are in the office or with the craft teams. You always find the best experiences by reaching out to others, and Mortenson is the perfect place to build a network.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - July 2023 • Anadarko, OK

What I liked

Everything about this internship was excellent! I worked on a wind farm with the Power Group. I assisted the field engineers in two scopes: collection and substation. Everyone is genuine and always open to answering my questions. The engineers genuinely invested in my experience, so much so that they set me up to meet virtually with the design engineers for the substations. I also got a few chances to work with the craft teams on the collection and substation scopes. Getting my hands on the materials and helping to install the infrastructure stoked my passion for this industry.

What I wish was different

Nothing! This was a well-rounded internship!

Advice

ALWAYS ask questions, and volunteer for any opportunity that is offered. I would even say to seek opportunities not present: Ask what you can do to help. Ask to go and work with the craft members a few times throughout your internship! Working with the craft will significantly strengthen your understanding and experience as an electrical/field engineer intern.

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