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College Intern

Volkert Inc
Charleston, WV Intern
POSTED ON 11/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026

Do you want to explore your career field? Are we the road to your future? We are accepting applications for our Volkert Internship Program (VIP). This position may be based out any of our offices. We do not offer relocation or housing assistance.

 

Our VIP is for undergraduate students majoring in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology. Our program is offered during the summer but may also be considered throughout fall or spring semester depending on office needs and resources.

 

This posting is for our Volkert Internship Program only. If you have graduated, please check out our current openings and apply to one of our full-time opportunities.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Explore our industry and the field you are majoring in
  • Learn systems, processes, and best practices 
  • Receive a project assignment or job duties that are related to your major
  • Learn business and office etiquette
  • Understand safety procedures when in the field
  • Present your project or experience to leadership at the end of your internship

What you need to have:

  • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student
  • Minimum of Sophomore standing is recommended
  • High school graduate with Freshman standing may be considered if involved in a STEM or leadership program
  • Have a cumulative 2.50 undergraduate GPA
  • Be enrolled in a degree seeking program related to a degree field below:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Construction Management 
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Preference to work 40 hours per week (plus overtime, if necessary)
  • At a minimum, 30 hours per week during the summer
  • Hours may vary during the spring or fall semester
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

 

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

 

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

 

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