Sophomore or Junior Internship – Summer 2027

Paid program: Yes

Program Length: (8) weeks total, or 320 hours of full-time engagement. Intern schedules his/her own internship program, based on (8) weeks of program attendance and participation. Program weeks are full-time, Monday through Friday sessions, totaling (40) hours of program time per week.

Intern may take time off for vacation or other approved absence, provided that (8) 40-hour weeks are completed by close of program calendar. Internship credit given only for completion of full (320) hours of program time.

Program Calendar: TBD

Internship Prerequisites

• Internship candidates must have successfully completed their sophomore or junior year of university/college studies,and are returning to school for their junior or senior year to qualify for this internship.
• Internship candidates must be enrolled in related degree programs, such as engineering, landscape architecture, GIS, etc.
• Commitment to living and working in the Pittsburgh area upon graduation from degree program.
• Possess and provide self-transportation to/from Gateway office and required project sites.
• Demonstrate the desire to grow personally and professionally.

Gateway Internships

Internships at Gateway are designed to provide the intern with practical industry training and real-project exposure through experiential learning. Sophomore and Junior Interns spend their time equally divided between expert-led developmental training sessions and joining real project teams to develop and deliver solutions to Gateway clients.

Responsibilities

Developmental Training

• Environmental Health & Safety training with tiered certification
• Design Technology training
• Site Design training
• Project Management training
• Design & Construction Learning sessions in field
• Plan/Spec Review
• Maintain your assigned workstation in office

Client Project Work

• Work directly on real client projects as directed by Project Manager
• Work cooperatively with project team engineers, landscape architects, and other project required specialists
• Travel to and participate in project site visits as necessary (Local travel only)
• Work in CADD and develop basic knowledge of its function and application to project work
• Develop plans and project specifications as directed

The ideal intern candidate will have the following qualifications

• Demonstrable strong and confident communication skills
• A commitment to lifelong learning and improvement
• Be coachable
• Exhibit organization skills
• The ability to efficiently manage his/her time
• Critical thinking
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications