Tag: Internships

Scholarships Open Doors to Engineering Careers

How can I find engineering-specific scholarships? ACEC offers several. The deadline to apply is in March. A new year brings new opportunities, as the saying goes. And in civil engineering and related disciplines, employment opportunities abound for 2017 and beyond. Buildings and roads are being erected, the housing market has returned to a promising level, and… Read More »

Dig Into an Engineering Internship

Most of Emily Harrison’s last two summers were filled with hot sun, noisy trucks and tractors, the aroma of hot asphalt, watching oozing concrete framed neatly into sections, and getting mud on her boots. It’s a dream come true. Emily, an intern with Ayres Associates’ Construction Services group, assisted with construction observation and administration for… Read More »

Internships Serve as Stepping Stones to Engineering Careers

Beyond all the obvious perks of an internship (like learning if you really like the job, boosting your resume, and meeting people who can help you with your job search), a really nice bonus is that an internship can turn into full-time employment. Right now Ayres has four interns on staff. We also count 18… Read More »