National Intern Day recognizes the importance of creating entry-level career opportunities that build professional skills for the next generation of talent. At V3, our internship and co-op program provides meaningful, hands-on experiences to help students see what it’s really like to work in their chosen field. Career development is a primary focus for our firm; in fact, nearly 10% of our team started as V3 interns! Learn more about our internship program and what this year’s students have to say about their experiences.
V3’s Internship & Co-Op Program
Every summer, we welcome a new class of interns to help bring their studies to life. Many of our interns are future engineers, specializing in structural, civil, construction, or transportation engineering, as well as landscape architecture, natural resources, surveying, and more.
We pair interns with staff members at various levels to give broad career perspectives. Not only do students get to learn from our most seasoned experts, but they also connect with former V3 interns who are now full-time team members.
We take our interns’ goals seriously, offering them hands-on participation and career advice along the way. Our interns become part of our team, enjoying many of the benefits of full-time employment:
- Career charters: Set goals and learn how to achieve them.
- Team support: Ask questions and get guidance from field experts.
- Social events: Have fun at our end-of-the-summer intern celebration.
What Our 2026 Interns Say
This year we have 33 interns across our regional offices, all of whom are diving into real projects and learning on the job. Here’s what a few of them are saying about their experiences so far!
“This summer I have been able to obtain a better grasp on how the entire construction/design process ties into each other, and can complement each other when things go right, or the set-backs that can occur when things don’t. Taking a step back with my coworkers to view the entire process of a project has helped me understand how my role contributes to the overall timely completion, quality, and cost of a project.”
Jared Dudlicek, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
“One of the most surprising things I’ve learned is how many different teams and disciplines are involved in bringing a project to completion. It’s been interesting to see how much collaboration and coordination happens behind the scenes to successfully move a project from planning and design to construction!.”
Ella McMahon, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
“My favorite part of this internship has been watching the progression of the projects I have been working on and witnessing how the many different moving parts all fit together. I see how the tasks I have worked hard on become meaningful contributions to a project or deliverable. Additionally, the people I work with have been really great, always encouraging me to ask questions and more than willing to help out!”
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Lily Smith, The Ohio State University
“Since I am coming back for my second year as an intern, I know more about a lot of the processes, and I am being trusted with projects all on my own! I feel like I am much more useful to the team this summer and I am enjoying having some creative freedom within my projects!”
Mackenzie Jarvis, Manchester University
“My favorite part of this internship has been meeting everyone in the office and learning storm water modeling software. I learned how to model a neighborhood’s stormwater runoff using a software called ICM.”
Edward Vercruysse, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
“My favorite part about this internship is the variety of projects I’ve been able to work on. I have either assisted or solely completed a wide range of projects, and it has given me such valuable experience in the marketing world. I truly greatly appreciate the opportunity I’ve been given working for V3.”
Aleene Rinehart, University of Cincinnati
“The company culture and people I have met have been my favorite part. Something new I learned was how the RFEI project ranking process for large highway project works.”
Stephanie Blouin, University of Alberta
Find Opportunity at V3
We’ve loved working with our interns this summer and are always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want to make a difference. Our firm is growing; explore our current career opportunities to learn more!