Internships, Early-Career Roles & Scholarships

INTERNSHIPS

Start your career in the AEC industry.

Gain real-world work experience alongside some of the brightest architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) thought leaders while enjoying a hybrid work model.

EARLY-CAREER ROLES

Developing the next generation of innovators and leaders.

We’re dedicated to your career growth and professional development while promoting work-life balance. That’s why we offer tuition reimbursement, our Connected Relationships Mentoring Program, flextime, and more.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Creating a better future, together.

We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. That’s why we’re proud to award scholarships annually that support Black and/or female students with academic and leadership potential.

Internships At Gannett Fleming

Our dedicated internship program provides learning and career development opportunities for college-level students to gain real-life work experience and preparation for the potential of a professional career with Gannett Fleming. We designed the internship experience to create opportunities for our interns to learn and grow while developing long-lasting relationships. Our investment and commitment to providing a robust experience involves a deep understanding, intentional preparation, and effective execution of each program component.

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Custom Work Plans with Real-World Experience

Each intern partners with their manager to develop a work plan and set SMART goals. This roadmap empowers you to take an active role in shaping and achieving program objectives.

FuGen Buddy Program

Led by our longest-standing employee resource group (ERG), Future Generations at Gannett Fleming (FuGen), our Buddy Program pairs each intern with a mentor who provides encouragement, advice, and insight.

Networking Opportunities

Relationship building is an essential component of the internship experience. Every intern will have an opportunity to engage with employees from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of their careers, from early-career professionals to executive leadership.

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Hybrid Work Models & Flexible Schedules

As a college student, we understand the many demands on your time. Our hybrid work models and flexible scheduling help you achieve the balance you need to be successful professionally and personally.

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A Top-Ranking, Award-Winning Firm

Independent industry publications, including Engineering News-Record (ENR), recognize our contributions to the industry year after year, and we are regularly honored with awards for our projects, people, and culture.

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Jumpstarting Your Gannett Fleming Career

Our goal is to help you gain valuable experience throughout your internship that prepares you for a career with Gannett Fleming. More than 50% of our interns become full-time employees!

Hear From Our 2023 Interns

Internship FAQ

  • Yes! We have a robust, structured internship program focused on helping students learn while gaining valuable experience in their field. Learn more about our program, including some of its key benefits.

  • Gannett Fleming has a long-term strategic and aggressive growth plan; identifying emerging talent is a crucial part of that strategy.

  • We are accepting applications for the summer 2024 internship program now through April 26, 2024. Click here and apply, or send your resume to earlycareers@gfnet.com.

  • Yes! Our open positions may vary, but we generally look for interns in the following areas:

    • Accounting.
    • Architecture.
    • Civil Engineering.
    • Construction Management.
    • Data Science.
    • Electrical Engineering.
    • Engineering Technology.
    • Environmental Engineering.
    • Environmental Science.
    • Geology.
    • Geospatial/GIS Technology.
    • Geotechnical Engineering.
    • Human Resources.
    • IT Services.
    • Marketing and Communications.
    • Mechanical Engineering.
    • Power Engineering.
    • Traffic Engineering.
    • Transportation Engineering.
    • Transportation Planning.
    • Water Resources Engineering.
  • Our internship program goes beyond the AEC project experience with a commitment to immerse interns in the Gannett Fleming culture and provide real-life experience through meaningful work. We intentionally designed our internship program to maximize opportunities for interns to:

    • Engage at all levels of the firm.
    • Participate in external meetings and events.
    • Build long-lasting relationships.

    As part of our Buddy Program, we strategically pair our interns with a “buddy” who shepherds them through their experience to help them feel a sense of belonging as they navigate the college/workplace transition.

  • We want to help you achieve your goal of landing an internship at Gannett Fleming! Check out our helpful blog with tips and advice from Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Kristen Vavrek. Additionally, check out our smart interview questions blog.

  • Yes! In fact, our internship program serves as the primary talent pipeline for our entry-level hires.

Early-Career Roles At Gannett Fleming

In a third-party survey, over 90% of our employees say they would recommend Gannett Fleming as an employer. At Gannett Fleming, you’ll work on impactful projects and engage in meaningful professional development so that you’ll be recruited to work elsewhere… but our collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture with competitive benefits means you’ll never want to leave.

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Hybrid Work Models & Flextime

Our employees are the key, so we prioritize your wellness and work-life balance through hybrid work models and the ability to flex your schedule.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We know that an inclusive environment fuels our innovation and imagination, and we provide a safe, challenging, and rewarding environment that fosters a sense of belonging. We make DEI&B a strategic focus, including championing five ERGs.

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Learning & Development

You have big dreams, and our tuition reimbursement, professional licensing, and other continuing education programs aim to help you reach your career goals.

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Connected Relationships™ Mentoring Program

As an early-career professional, we’ll pair you with a more senior staff member to mentor you on new skills and help you with effective career pathing at Gannett Fleming.

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Innovation, Sustainability & Resiliency

We focus on providing innovative solutions to create a better future in a rapidly changing world. Be a part of award-winning projects that build more sustainable and resilient communities.

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Growing Into a Thought Leader

As you gain experience in your field, we want to help you build your expertise and grow to become a thought leader via internal programs, such as our INSIGHTS blog and webcast program.

Hear From Our Early-Career Employees

Early-Career Professionals FAQ

  • Yes! We pride ourselves on our hybrid work environment designed to support a healthy work-life balance with an emphasis on employee well-being.

  • Yes! We evaluate each potential hire on a case-by-case basis.

  • We take the professional development and growth of every Gannett Fleming employee seriously. We have created a career track program to provide equitable opportunities that empower employees to take an active role in their professional journey.

Discover More About Gannett Fleming

General FAQ

  • Joining our Talent Community will enhance your job search and application process. Whether you choose to apply or just leave your information, we look forward to staying connected with you. The Talent Community allows you to:

    • Receive alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests.
    • Share job opportunities with family and friends through social media or email.
  • We know that DEI&B is about more than just talk and promises; it’s about taking concrete action and making meaningful change. We also recognize that there is always more to learn, and our DEI&B journey is never-ending. Learn more about our progress in our blog.

  • Learn more about what to expect on our website, including our process and hiring timelines.

  • We have 50+ offices across North America.

  • Email us at earlycareers@gfnet.com if you have any questions about our process or have other career-related questions.

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