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AN INTERN’S GUIDE TO SUMMER AT KIER + WRIGHT

A simple, go-to guide to help you make the most of your internship, stay on track, and have a great summer.

PURPOSE This internship is designed to give you hands-on experience, help you explore different departments, and grow both your technical and professional skills.

You’ll be supported every step of the way and encouraged to make the most of your time here—by asking questions, getting involved, and contributing to real projects.

Your Summer Internship Timeline at a Glance

Week

What to Expect

Your Focus

1

Welcome + Onboarding

Meet your team, orientation, start CAD training, and interview teammates your manager connects you with

2

Cross-Training + Shadowing

Shadow someone from another department and try a mioni task with their guidance

3-7

Hands-On Learning Begins

Start contributing to real project tasks and attend a field walk or team meeting

5

Mid-Summer Pizza Party

Reflect on your experience so far and start brainstorming ideas for your final presentation

8

Independent Tasks + Growth

Dive deeper into projects, build your skills, and complete your Intern BINGO card

9+

Final Presentation + Wrap-Up

Share what you’ve learned, celebrate with your team, and complete your exit feedback

WEEKLY CHECKLIST DAY 1 - Welcome to the Team!

Time: 2-4 hours of onboarding + lunch 9 9 9 9

Meet your manager + log into your accounts Get a tour of the office and meet your teammates Attend yout first team meeting Enjoy a welcome team lunch with your office

Time: 1.5-2 hours of orientation with HR • • • •

What we do at Kier + Wright (our services, markets + projects) How to log time and use our tools What to expect in your first week Mini-benefits and helpful contacts

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WEEK 1 - Let’s Get Started 9 Begin your Mini CAD Training (1-3 days) 9 Start interviewing team members to learn about different roles » Your manager will help you identify 2 Surveyors, 2 Engineers, and 1 Drafter to connect with » They’ll support you in setting up time and preparing thoughtful questions Example questions to ask: • • • •

What does your day-to-day look like?

What do you love about your job?

What skills helped you succeed in this role?

What advice would you give to someone starting out?

WEEKLY CHECKLIST cont.

WEEK 2 - Try Something New 9 Shadow a team member from a different department (e.g., engineer shadows a surveyor) 9 Take on a 1-week mini task based on your interests and availability » Your manager will pair you with a cross-department mentor and help select a task suited to your skill level Ask questions, take notes, and give the assignment your best effort— with support from your mentor!

WEEKS 3-7 - Dive into Real Projects Time: 2-4 hours of onboarding + lunch 9 Begin assisting with tasks like drafting, site visits, suveys, or permit research 9 Continue learning from your mentor and watching training videos 9 Track your progress using your Intern BINGO Card (Finish it for a chance to win prizes!)

You might work on things like: • • • • • •

Utility or topo surveys Stormwater or grading calcs Field walks or punch lists Permit applications Bluebeam or Auto TURN markups ADA and cross-section exercises

You’ll be given opportunities to complete a task independently, with guidance and check-ins from your manager and team.

WEEKLY CHECKLIST cont.

WEEK 5 - Pizza + Progress 9 9 9 »

Enjoy a mid-summer pizza party with your office Reflect with your manager or mentor on what you’ve learned so far Begin discussing your End-of-Summer Presentation topic This could be about a project you worked on, something you shadowed, or a concept you mastered

NVIDIA Corporate Campus

WEEKS 8-9 - Final Project + Celebration 9 Finalize and rehearse your 5-7 minute presentation 9 Share your experience with your team, mentors, and leaders 9 Attend and cheer on fellow interns during their presentations

Adobe Headquarters

FINAL CHECKLIST 9 9 9 9

Submit your intern feedback form to HR Make sure your contact info is updated Connect with your teammates on Linkedin Stay in touch—you may be invited back!

HELPFUL TRAINING TOPICS + RESOURCES VIDEO TRAININGS Link to list of training videos on SmartSheet (click here) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Bluebeam TEAMS Folder Structure AutoLISP Parcel Mapping Trees/tree counts and why needed What is a Site Plan What is a Catch Basin Drone

Terms to familiarize Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, Civil Engineering https://play.google.com/books/reader? id=Z6tGBAAAQBAJ&pg=GBS.PP1&hl=en

Sunpower Quinto Solar Array

YOU’VE GOT THIS We’re so excited to have you on board this summer! This internship is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and connect with people who are here to support you.

Every conversation, every project, and every question you ask adds to your growth. Don’t be afraid to jump in, get curious, and make the most of your time here. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish—and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

PRO TIPS FOR A GREAT INTERNSHIP • • • • •

Be curious: ask questions. take initiative Use your BINGO card to try new things Take notes during shadowing and training Meet regularly with your mentor or manager Be open to feedback—it helps you grow!

KIER + WRIGHT INTERN BINGO

HOW PRIZES WORK: First intern to complete + turn in full card: $50 gift card Anyone who completes the card by Week 8: Entered into a raffle (3 winners) Bonus recognition: Top 3 most creative/enthusiastic submissions featured during final presentations!

Next steps: Once you’ve completed your BINGO card, please email the completed version to hr@kierwright.com

Attend your first team meeting

Complete CAD 0r Bluebeam training

Interview a Surveyor

Visit a Job Site or Field Walk

Introduce Yourself to Someone Outside Your Department

Review a Previous Project File

Review and Mark-Up a Set of Plans Using Bluebeam

Ask for Feedback on a Task

Join a Team Lunch or Coffee Outing

Shadow Someone from Another Department + Email 3 Takeaways to your Mentor

Complete a MiniTask Assigned by Your Cross-Training Mentor

Participate on a Kick-Off Call or Share 3 Goals for this Summer

Present Your Final Project

Take Notes During a Meeting

Watch 3 Training Videos + Email Your Mentor with 2 Takeaways From Each

Research a City’s Permit Process

Learn a New Civil3D or Bluebeam Tool

Take a Photo of Something Cool You Worked On + Send to Marketing

Submit Your Timesheet On Time

Share a Takeaway from Your Shadow Day with Your Team or Mentor

Attend the Mid-Summer Pizza Party

Share Something You Learned at the Mid-Summer Pizza Party

Use a New Tool on a project (AutoTURN, Bluebeam, or HydroCAD)

Nominate a Fellow Intern for Peer Recognition

Start Preparing Your Final Presentation

by Picking a Topic