I liked how I got to experience what working as a Civil Engineer is truly like.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more tasks to complete.
Advice
To give it a chance.
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Civil Engineering Intern
July - December 2020 • Albany, NY
What I liked
The work environment was great, everyone was always willing to share their experience and knowledge. I worked on various project and was able to partake in free webinars and online courses offered by NHI and PCI.
What I wish was different
The only downside was that it was during the pandemic so I did not get the full experience of what the office would've looked like on a daily basis.
Advice
Be open to learning and taking on something new, even if it may seem intimidating at first.
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Transportation Construction Inspector
June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
There is a lot to learn. It was a wonderful learning experience.
What I wish was different
More opportunities during the day.
Advice
Be ready to work and learn.
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Student Intern
May - August 2019 • Albany, NY
What I liked
I got paid a lot of money to do sup par jobs and busy work that other people did not want to do.
What I wish was different
A more structured intern program that pushed me.
Advice
Go work for NY state.
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Civil Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Utica, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed being close enough to home so I could commute Monday through Friday and had great hours(7-3). I had a lot of hands on experience and one on one learning from professional engineers. It was an amazing experience and opened me up to the field of engineering I wanted to learn more about.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Tasks are always at hand so make sure to get things done as soon as possible and to the best of your ability. Some of the tasks I took on were vital to projects the company was working on.
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Transportation construction inspector
June - August 2017 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The changing daily tasks and exposure to field and office work
What I wish was different
More responsibility
Advice
Develop good relationships with your coworkers
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Engineering intern
July - September 2017 • Albany, NY
What I liked
-Environment in the office
-Kind and helpful employers
What I wish was different
The work location is much more boring than what I wish.
Advice
Be prepares before the work starts, make sure to know some material related to your job so that we can learn more faster and perform the tasks given quicker.
