Terracon allowed me to gain experience in many different departments. The work I did was flexible and they allowed me to pursue things that interested me.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been slightly more structured. Sometimes I wasn't sure when I was supposed to be there, who to report to, etc. The expectations of me as an intern were sometimes unclear.
Advice
Be sure to branch out and try things, it may help give you some direction. Everyone is very nice, welcoming, and helpful, but make sure to put yourself out there.
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Environmental Engineering Intern
May 2019 - August 2021 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Very friendly coworkers and you get exposed to a lot of different things
What I wish was different
More remediation work
Advice
Be open minded
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Lab intern
May - August 2021 • Parma, OH
What I liked
The hands one and hours
What I wish was different
Advice
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Materials Testing Technician
May - August 2020 • Lawrenceville, GA
What I liked
I liked that I was able to experience so many things in such a short period of time. I also liked the internal internship program.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more one-on-one more time with my mentor, but it was difficult because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Advice
Working hard and showing effort is always rewarded.
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Intern
June - July 2020 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
Corporate culture
What I wish was different
The hours
Advice
Hard work pays off!
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Environmental intern
May 2019 - August 2020 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Getting a to work on a wide range of projects with some of those most knowledgeable and skilled people in the industry.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a constant stream of work because some weeks were super busy and some weeks I was twirling my thumbs at my desk.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get to know your coworkers.
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engineering technician
September 2019 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
Great employees.
What I wish was different
The lack of employees makes for a heavy workload for everyone else, during the busy season.
Advice
It is a great company to work for, especially if you are just getting into the construction industry.
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Materials technician
June 2018 - August 2019 • Bettendorf, IA
What I liked
They were very focused on me recieving many different experiences.
What I wish was different
I has a long commute everyday. I wish I could have paid for the extra housing closer to the work place.
Advice
Find an internship that is more interested in your education rather than your ability to perform cheap labor.
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Environmental technician
May - August 2019 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Great company good people fun work
What I wish was different
Some days were slow more work maybe
Advice
Be prepared to do things you wouldn’t expect
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Civil Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Positive atmosphere, great people, lots of travel
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be prepared for anything to pop up with little to no notice
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Construction Materials Technician
June 2019 • Gates, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
A more steady schedule
Advice
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Engineering Technician
April 2019 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
Learning a lot of things that will be useful in my field, growing my network, always at new construction sites.
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing.
Advice
Never think a position is out of reach. I had no experience but was still hired. This job helped to grow my network and resulted in an internship from a company I had my eye on.
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Geotechnical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
Working for a national company that appreciates their employees, especially their health and safety. I also really enjoyed the vast experience I was provided in different departments of the company.
What I wish was different
I wish my work schedule would have been more predictable and not during the hours of the day that they were (very early mornings). But that's just how a consultant firm works.
Advice
Stay optimistic about the workload and hours as the work experience is some of the best you can get in this field.
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materials technician
May - September 2016 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Great "foot in the door" to the construction and engineering world. You learn a lot in a short amount of time. Great group of people to work for. You can experience various phases of construction.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Learn as much as you can from the crews on the job site as you can. They have years upon years of experience they are willing to share.
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Materials Technician
July - August 2018 • Bettendorf, IA
What I liked
My supervisor was very focused on me learning as much as I could. I got to see a lot of different things in field relating to Civil Engineering.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to drive so far when I worked down in Bettendorf. It was three hours of driving a day.
Advice
I was lucky because I had people looking out for me and recommending me. Get involved and get to know people on and off campus so maybe you can have the same thing happen to you.
