Internship Spotlight
Hear firsthand from our students about the benefits of internships and co-ops. Virginia Tech civil and environmental engineering values the experience students gain through internships. Through hands-on experience, you’ll develop real-world career insights that go beyond the classroom.
“My advice is to be open to any type of role for your first internship. Internships are nothing like your classes. I never imagined myself doing anything in the construction industry, but I ended up loving it. You’d be surprised at how many companies are willing to help you grow in your career!”
– Garrett Beggs
“My responsibilities throughout the summer included tracking materials, corresponding with subcontractors, labeling utility pipes, writing RFIs, creating submittals, taking progress photos and more. Every day had different challenges and tasks.”
– Haley Gregory
"I am working on the new Buffalo Bills stadium project. I will primarly be focused on the structural steel package by assisting the teams with RFIs and Submittals."
-Sebastian Buenano
"In my job I do a lot of CADD work and get to do some small scale designing, along with a lot of plan development. I take field visits to determine how the design could be improved to better suit the needs to today's traveler."
-Ashlyn O'Neill
“Experience is everything. We learn a lot in school but not everything. Pursuing an internship allowed me to see the career you are thinking about pursuing is worth it. You not only learn about engineering but you learn about yourself during an internship.”
– Gabrielle Ferraro
