Sophomore or Junior Internship – Summer 2027

Program Information

Paid program: Yes
Program Length: (8) weeks total, or 320 hours of full-time engagement.
Intern schedules his/her own internship program, based on (8) weeks of program attendance and participation.

Schedule

Program weeks are full-time, Monday through Friday sessions, totaling (40) hours of program time per week.
Intern may take time off for vacation or other approved absence, provided that (8) 40-hour weeks are completed by close of program calendar.
Internship credit given only for completion of full (320) hours of program time.

Program Calendar

TBD

Prerequisites

• Successfully completed their sophomore or junior year of university/college studies,
  and are returning to school for their junior or senior year to qualify for this internship.
• Enrolled in related degree programs, such as engineering, landscape architecture, GIS, etc.
• Commitment to living and working in the Pittsburgh area upon graduation from degree program.
• Possess and provide self-transportation to/from Gateway office and required project sites.
• Demonstrate the desire to grow personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Health & Safety training with tiered certification
• Design Technology training
• Site Design training
• Project Management training
• Design & Construction Learning sessions in field
• Plan/Spec Review
• Maintain your assigned workstation in office
• Client Project Work
• Work directly on real client projects as directed by Project Manager
• Work cooperatively with project team engineers, landscape architects, and other project required specialists
• Travel to and participate in project site visits as necessary (Local travel only)
• Work in CADD and develop basic knowledge of its function and application to project work
• Develop plans and project specifications as directed

The Ideal Intern Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

• Demonstrable strong and confident communication skills
• A commitment to lifelong learning and improvement
• Be coachable
• Exhibit organization skills
• The ability to efficiently manage his/her time
• Critical thinking
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications