What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sophomore or Junior Internship – Summer 2026 position at Gateway Engineers?
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: May 11, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Internship Prerequisites
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:
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: May 11, 2026 – August 14, 2026
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.
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
- 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
- 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
