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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I really liked how helpful everyone was and how inclusive they were when it came to the projects they were working on. I got real insight on how this industry works this summer.

What I wish was different

I wish we would have been able to go visit the other offices in different states.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
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Architectural Intern

June - August 2021 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

The culture in their office is very welcoming and my co-workers really sought to see me succeed. When I had a question my team was very quick and amicable in their responses. I was also able to connect with other teams to discuss my career trajectory and learn from their experience in architecture.

What I wish was different

My internship was hybrid due to Covid, but mostly remote as I was partnered with a team and mentor from a different office location. I enjoyed the days where I went into the office as it was very collaborative and energetic, so I wish I could've experienced that more throughout my time there.

Advice

My main advice is to not hesitate asking questions. You will learn a lot within your short time interning at SmithGroup. At points it can seem overwhelming but your mentor and team is there to help. It's normal to feel intimidated at first to ask for help, but everyone I worked with at Smithgroup was so helpful and nice when I reached out.
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Civil Engineering Intern

May - August 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Continuous learning, meaningful projects, professional growth.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Great experience so far as an intern
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Architectural Intern

February - July 2017 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to work in a large architecture firm and do more research oriented work.

What I wish was different

I wish that I was better integrated into the office. Being a part time intern within a large office resulted in me knowing only a small section of the office and not getting the time to tap into the office culture.

Advice

I would advise a fellow intern to be sure to be inquisitive and know that asking more questions will only better situate you to do your assignments well.
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Fire Protection Engineering Intern

May - November 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The community was so willing to teach you on the job.

What I wish was different

Would be nice to go to a job site.

Advice

Do not be hesitant to ask a question of clarification, it could mean life or death.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Very caring, friendly company culture. They definitely treat you with much appreciation.

What I wish was different

I wish that the engineering internship had been structured different than the architecture internships. I think the two fields are rather different, so having differences between them in practice is good for those who are learning.

Advice

Do not be afraid to talk to the people you are working with - often times they are very friendly!
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