Student Internship Program

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM

The purpose of the Kier + Wright (K+W) internship program is to create a pipeline of talented students with the necessary skills and experience to be future K+W employees. An internship will provide practical skills, workplace experience and a greater knowledge of the industry. It will also allow interns to build their network among recognized professionals in the field.

Interns successfully completing the program will be given priority consideration for open positions upon graduation.

INTERNSHIP TYPES

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

• Summer Interns will work full-time during their break for approximately 12 weeks

WINTER INTERNSHIPS

• Winter Interns may work part-time or full-time during break for approximately 2-4 weeks. Summer internship may be a prerequisite

YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIPS

• Year-round Internships will be available for those individuals who have successfully completed a previous intern program with the company

OFFICE LOCATIONS*

• Livermore, Santa Clara, Gilroy, Manteca, Sacramento, Irvine, and Escondido *Relocation/housing assistance is not available at this time

HIRING CRITERIA

ELIGIBILITY

• Students should be enrolled in an area of study relevant to the business such as engineering, geomatics, or another related field

• Preference will be given to students enrolled in a bachelor’s program in their Junior/Senior year

• Students enrolled in a master’s program or recently graduated will also be eligible

• Students who have completed their E.I.T. or LSIT certification will be given priority preference

• Additional criteria may also be necessary, i.e. software proficiency, driver’s license, etc.

HIRING PROCESS

• Interview

• Signing official employment paperwork

• Pass a pre-employment background check

• K+W offers competitive pay, without benefits

WHAT IS THE MANAGER’S ROLE?

The role of the manager is to enable the success of the intern through mentoring and guidance. Frequent contact, instruction, oversight and feedback will be necessary for interns to be successful. The manager will be responsible for helping the intern understand our big picture strategy and operational processes at sufficient detail to create a long lasting, positive impact.

WHERE WILL YOU WORK

Projects and/or office assignments will be identified in advance for possible internship work. Interns will be given a variety of responsibilities (technical and administrative) and have the opportunity to observe professionals in their career field in order to gain an understanding of the type of work the occupation involves.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

For example, interns may participate in staff meetings, attend presentations, and sit in on meetings with clients when appropriate. Overall, students should be able to relate the internship experience to knowledge and skills that they have gained through college-level classroom instruction. It is important that the student be provided with adequate opportunities to ask questions and receive guidance/feedback. The Focus Areas presented on the following pages outline some of the core engineering + surveying services that will be available.

FOCUS AREAS | ENGINEERING

D R A F T I N G C A D S T O R M W A T E R G R A D I N G U T I L I T I E S

| SURVEYING

O P O G R

COMPLETING THE PROGRAM

EVALUATION

INTERNS

Students will be evaluated by their supervisor. The supervisor will provide honest feedback identifying both areas of strength and areas of improvement. The Supervisor will also determine if the intern should be considered for future regular employment with the company.

KIER + WRIGHT

Students will have the opportunity to evaluate K+W and provide feedback regarding their experience..

BENEFITS

INTERNS

This program will provide the intern with hands-on experience to complement their education and make them a more productive and viable candidate in the future. Interns may also include this experience on their resume and social media sites.

KIER + WRIGHT

This program will assist K+W in developing a bench of qualified entrylevel candidates. Individuals who complete the program successfully will be first to be considered for any open positions now and in the future.