Internship & Co-Op Programs
As part of our commitment to professional development, raSmith offers internship and co-op opportunities for students in their sophomore to senior years. Our “student employees” gain valuable, real-world experience in these programs to prepare for a professional career in one of our divisions.
Our internships and co-op positions help bridge the gap between college and professional full-time employment. Student employees receive extensive on-the-job training and mentoring through the following ways:
- Participate on a variety of challenging projects
- Work side-by-side with seasoned professionals
- Hone problem-solving abilities
- Develop technical skills
Internships and co-op positions differ in their durations. Internships consist of one term in the summer or a semester during the school year, and co-op roles include three terms (summer or semesters).
Additionally, raSmith offers a unique rotational co-op program. Student employees have the opportunity to work one term in (or “rotate” through) three divisions at our firm — municipal engineering, transportation engineering, and construction services. Similar to our rotational engineer program for recent college graduates, this co-op role provides student employees with the following advantages:
- Customized mentoring and guidance
- Practical experience including field testing and inspection
- Skills development in software programs such as Civil 3D
Our internships and co-op positions serve as gateways to exciting career opportunities at raSmith after graduation from college. Read what a couple of our former student employees (now full-time raSmith engineers) have to say:
“Upon being hired for an internship position, I was very appreciative of raSmith’s understanding and ability to work around my school schedule. Also important to me have been the interesting, challenging projects to which I’ve been able to contribute.”
Jaime Ledezma
Civil Engineer, Site Design Group – Irvine, CA
“I really enjoyed my time as a co-op at raSmith. It was fun to see some of the things I had learned in class being applied to various projects. I am also grateful for my mentor and everything she has taught me.”
Nick Cheung
Civil Engineer, Site Design Group – Milwaukee, WI
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