I worked on a three-story vertical expansion of a children's hospital, and I had a really great experience working with the project team this past summer. I was able to walk on-site every day and track job progress from glass installation to headwall units to bulkhead framing. I also got to experience the project office aspect and work with project managers on material and shop drawing submittals. Despite being the only female on the team, I felt very welcomed, built relationships with my other team members, and really enjoyed working with them.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to put yourself out there - I was intimidated by going on-site and interacting with construction workers who had been in the business for 20+ years. It was difficult at times telling them they had to change something but in the end, everyone understood it was only to benefit the project and exceed the client's expectations.
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Construction Project Management Intern
June - August 2019 • Bridgewater Township, NJ
What I liked
I loved the hands on environment of the job and not having to sit at a desk all day. The culture of the workplace was great too.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t think your career choices are confined to what you originally thought you wanted to do.
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Intern
May - August 2019 • Yuma, AZ
What I liked
Great people, awesome culture, learned a lot about construction.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the chance to learn more about project management.
Advice
Be open minded and learn about everything and from everyone.
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Project Intern
May 2019 • Springfield, MA
What I liked
Although they are a nation wide company, each office is run as if it is it's own smaller company. Everyone in the office interacts, works together, and gets along well.
What I wish was different
I got to work on pre-construction and bidding of projects and close out. I wish I had been able to see more of the actual construction process.
Advice
In any internship you should emerge in as much as possible and do not be afraid to ask your superiors questions. The more interactive you make it the better the experience is.
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Assistant Project Engineer
May - August 2019 • Juda, WI
What I liked
The hands-on experience and the culture
What I wish was different
The location
Advice
It really helped me understand what happens on a day-to-day basis on site
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Towson, MD
What I liked
Everyone was very nice and helped to ry teach you .
What I wish was different
Advice
Get to know everyone in your department. They are all useful resources.
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Construction Engineer
May - August 2018 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
Working out in the field
What I wish was different
That they helped with drawing reading
Advice
Always be accountable for your actions.
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Field Engineer
May - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Family oriented corporate culture.
What I wish was different
Salary.
Advice
Be prepared to learn a lot about construction management.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Gained lots of experience and experience new things.
What I wish was different
Nothing. All around they had a great program. Possibly more work on the down time, but usually had enough stuff to keep me busy.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! The more you ask the more you learn.
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Summer Intern
June - August 2018 • Bridgewater Township, NJ
What I liked
Friendly office that enjoys working in construction. Everyone there wants to get the project done the best way and the safest way possible.
What I wish was different
I wished that I had gotten more experience traveling from different types of job sites. Instead of being assigned to one site over the summer I think that my interest in construction would grow if I got to experience more of the company’s other projects.
Advice
Ask questions and do more than what you are assigned. That’s how other employees get to know you and show more interest in you.
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intern
July - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
i learned many new things working on site at a construction company and did many on-hand things such as quality control checks.
What I wish was different
that i knew a little more about engineering before starting there
Advice
great people, very helpful and build very cool things
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Project Engineer
May - August 2018 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
The dynamic workplace and learning almost all the different aspects of the job site in a short 3 month period
What I wish was different
More one on one training so that i fully understand my tasks
Advice
Ask questions and speak up during meetings, be present in the room.
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Construction Project Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Winston-Salem, NC
What I liked
I liked the company culture, as an intern you are not asked to do annoying tasks such as making copies or fetching coffee for people.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a more formal training process before entering the field.
Advice
I would definitely recommend any opportunity with WT.
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Project engineering intern
May - August 2018 • Council Bluffs, IA
What I liked
Very friendly environment focused on helping all the interns learn and develop our professional skills
What I wish was different
I wish I had more work to do, there where quite a few times where I left early because there was nothing for me.
Advice
Be proactive, ask questions, and be flexible.
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Construction Project Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Varied experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Intern
May - August 2017 • Charleston, SC
What I liked
The people were fantastic and very willing to help me learn, it was a great environment with people from all different places and ages, and the job was different every single day while accomplishing the overall goal
What I wish was different
Nothing haha!
Advice
Listen! And don't be afraid to ask a question if you don't know, because a mistake can be costly (dollar wise)
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Project Engineer Intern
May - August 2017 • Denver, CO
What I liked
They aren't afraid to give you responsibility and are good about making you feel like apart of the team and not someone who is just temporarily there and in the way.
What I wish was different
Better hours.
Advice
Your experience and work load completely depends on what project you end up on and who your mentor is.
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Field engineering intern
June - September 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
I liked the freedom they gave me to learn and fail and learn from it.
What I wish was different
No bad things to say.
Advice
Take on all the work you can
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Project Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • Charleston, SC
What I liked
I was treated as if I was a new hire and given real work- not "intern tasks" like making copies. I was also able to work independently on a few projects, which was a great experience and I learned a lot.
What I wish was different
Sometimes work was slow because there wasn't much for me to do, but that is typical of many internships.
Advice
Make sure to make good connections with a variety of people in the office. Also keep in mind that an internship should be treated like an extended job interview. Always be on your game and give 110%. Also be professional towards everyone you come across, even if it is a security guard or a janitor because you never know who is watching or what connections people have.
