We were given alot of freedom and space to do our jobs without too much micromanagement.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a little more training given to us.
Advice
I think it's a valuable opportunity if you try to learn, there are ways to slack off and do nothing but also ways to learn a lot.
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Civil Engineering Intern
May 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
I was able to work with multiple professional engineers on projects in Southwest Wisconsin. This helped me better understand the design process of state projects.
What I wish was different
Advice
Apply for multiple internships and don’t be afraid to start applying as a freshman.
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Maintenance engineer
May 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Very welcoming work environment with great people.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Traffic Student Engineer
May 2017 - August 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Flexability of hours, atmosphere
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Engineer In-Training
May - December 2018 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I liked being around state engineers.
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more concrete work to do and not just intern tasks.
Advice
It was a good internship that I would recommend to others.
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Student Engineer Trainee
May - August 2018 • Eau Claire, WI
What I liked
I liked the variety of tasks that I was able to participate in. It was a good overview of a large construction project.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more direction at the beginning about what I would all be doing throughout the summer.
Advice
Go in with an open mind, even if your project isn't exactly in the field that you are studying. It never hurts to learn something new.
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Civil Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Green Bay, WI
What I liked
I enjoyed the networking I was able to do while on/off the jobsite.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to perform more tasks.
Advice
Make sure you would have housing if living out of state and back up housing.
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Civil Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Eau Claire, WI
What I liked
Focused on the students learning more about the field.
What I wish was different
Faster passed work would be nice
Advice
I developed more CAD skills
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Inspector
May - August 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I loved that I was able to learn so much more than I ever could have in a classroom. I also got to experience all aspects of the project, including bridge construction, storm sewer, road/barrier wall construction, retaining wall/tiebacks.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had known before hand exactly which project id be going to because it was a 40 minute drive.
Advice
Ask questions, that is the best way to learn. From experience, most people love talking about what they do for a living.
