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From mentorship to hands-on experience, SEH’s 2024 interns embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. This past summer, 30+ talented interns joined SEH across various disciplines, each leaving a unique mark on their teams.
Here they share stories, insights, and valuable tips for future interns.
Maia Abdellatif
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Major in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering; Returning Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
The team orientation around all SEH offices was outstanding. The best environment to grow your critical thinking and problem-solving skills is to work in an efficient environment while having the support and resources you need, and SEH was just that.
What was your biggest win or best moment during your internship?
The mentorship from experienced engineers was incredibly rewarding. They provided me with insights into industry practices and helped me refine my career goals.
Whether you get the internship or not, seek feedback from your interviews and applications. Use this feedback to improve your future applications and interviews. Every experience, successful or not, is an opportunity for growth. While at your internship, always seek feedback as well.
– Maia Abdellatif
Aubrey Barthel
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Major in Environmental Engineering
Wastewater Engineering Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
The dedication they had to teaching, emphasis on work-life balance, and positive culture stood out. Additionally, the work we did was really impactful and motivated me to go back to school and build on the knowledge I gained while working here.
I found almost everything about my internship valuable and rewarding! I learned to read shop drawings better, knew how to calculate ratios for water treatment plants, and went to many meetings where I learned the importance of knowing the client as more than just a client.
– Aubrey Barthel
If your friend was looking for an internship, what would be your top tip for them?
My advice is to look for an internship where you have a genuine interest. Also, make sure to find a place that shares your values.
Logan Damme
University of Nebraska–Omaha
Major in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
I noticed the flexibility and understanding SEH gave to its employees.
What was your biggest win or best moment during your internship?
Learning from my coworkers and working on real-world projects was a highlight.
Bret Elkin
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Major in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
The quality of work that SEH did stand out to me. It's also nice knowing that there were so many internal career options if one didn’t work out.
What was your biggest win or best moment during your internship?
With this being my third summer with SEH, I still find the time I spend with experienced coworkers to be super valuable. I try to soak up as much knowledge as possible from them.
If your friend was looking for an internship, what would be your top tip for them?
Come to SEH because there's so many options all within one company.
Hudson Finley Davis
The University of Texas at Austin
Major in Hydrogeology
Water Resources Engineering Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
During the hiring process, SEH was way more thorough than other companies I applied to and treated me liked an actual person rather than a robot.
The best moment of my internship was having a mentor who was attentive and supportive – shoutout to Garek Holley. I learned so much through experience, and help was always available when I needed it.
– Hudson Finley Davis
If your friend was looking for an internship, what would be your top tip for them?
Ask questions, no matter how stupid you think they may sound.
Shane Larson
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Major in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Intern
This was my third summer interning with SEH, and they helped to ensure I gained the experience that I wanted in the area that I chose. The entire company was very welcoming, and I always felt respected.
– Shane Larson
What was your biggest win or best moment during your internship?
The experience and connections I made were a standout. During my time with SEH, I was able to experience a wide variety of jobs, and I met a lot of great people who continued to help me grow within my career.
If your friend was looking for an internship, what would be your top tip for them?
Be open to new experiences and don't shy away from different opportunities.
Jacob Mitchell
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Major in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
The camaraderie was like no other.
If your friend was looking for an internship, what would be your top tip for them?
Don't be nervous when going into interviews. Try and be relaxed and confident when approaching an interview.
Dylan Moreno
University of St. Thomas–Minnesota
Major in Civil Engineering
Traffic Engineering Intern
What was your biggest win or best moment during your internship?
Learning how to use different software and programs was a key experience.
If your friend was looking for an internship, what would be your top tip for them?
Keep applying to places, and once you have an interview set up, do mock interviews to help with your interviewing skills.
Gaige Webb
South Dakota State University
Major in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Intern
What was one thing about SEH that made it unique from others in the industry?
How well everyone worked together for the same goal and were willing to help out – even from different offices – showed great teamwork.
What was your biggest win or best moment during your internship?
Being able to learn how a project went through the stages and watching it come to reality when it was done was invaluable.
My tip for anyone looking for an internship is to be open to anything and willing to learn and do anything needed.
– Gaige Webb
Thank you to all our 2024 interns for their hard work, curiosity, and commitment to learning:
- Ian Carter, Civil Engineering
- Levi Christopherson, Airport Planning
- Henry Claridge, Structural Engineering
- Christian Cushman, Civil Engineering
- Roldan Diaz, Civil Engineering
- Ben Dickenson, Highway Design
- Taylor Douglas, Architecture
- Damon Guggenberger, Survey
- Paige Haugan, Civil Engineering
- Rivers Heathman, Civil Engineering
- Olivia Heller, Marketing
- Ben Horner, Water Resources
- Barb Kling, Civil Engineering
- Anya Lu, Marketing
- Claire Quinn, Civil Engineering
- Evan Rogge, Highway Design
- Caleb Shipler, Survey
- Jakob Sprague, Mechanical
- Merideth Theis, Survey
- Paul Wilkin, Civil Engineering
- Andi Williams, Civil Engineering
- Alex Worcester, Traffic Engineering
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