Volkert Internship Program

Job Description

Do you want to explore your career field? Are we the road to your future? We are accepting applications for our Volkert Internship Program (VIP). This position may be based out any of our offices. We do not offer relocation or housing assistance.

Our VIP is for undergraduate students majoring in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Aided Design (CAD), or Civil Engineering Technology. Our program is offered during the summer but may also be considered throughout fall or spring semester depending on office needs and resources.

This posting is for our Volkert Internship Program only, if you have graduated, please check out our current openings and apply to one of our full-time opportunities.

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

What you’ll be doing:

Explore our industry and the field you are majoring in

Learn systems, processes, and best practices

Receive a project assignment or job duties that are related to your major

Learn business and office etiquette

Understand safety procedures when in the field

Present your project or experience to leadership at the end of your internship

What you need to have:

Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student

Minimum of Sophomore standing is recommended

High school graduate with Freshman standing may be considered if involved in a STEM or leadership program

Have a cumulative 2.50 undergraduate GPA

Be enrolled in a degree seeking program related to a degree field below:

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Construction Management

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Civil Engineering Technology

Preference to work 40 hours per week (plus overtime, if necessary)

At a minimum, 30 hours per week during the summer

Hours may vary during the spring or fall semester

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

Valid driver’s license

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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