What are the responsibilities and job description for the Southeast Region FL College Intern position at Volkert Inc?
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 in any of our office locations and will be assigned to a location nearest you. We do not offer relocation or housing assistance.
Our VIP is for undergraduate students majoring in civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental, construction management, accounting, or business management. Our program is offered during the summer but may also be considered throughout fall or spring semester depending on office needs and resources.
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.
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
- Environmental
- Construction Management
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Marketing
- Business Management
- Accounting
- 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
- Comply with pre-employment requirements
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 nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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