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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
“The community here at Gannett Fleming is like no other. Everyone is rooting for my success and setting me up for the best possible experience, which has made all the difference.”
– Mackenzie C. | Business Development & Marketing
“My internship experience at Gannett Fleming has provided me with a professional architect that I can look up to and mold myself after. I’ve also gained real-world experience with clients, engineers, peers, and design and construction work in the architecture field.”
– Tyler C. | Facilities
“Everyone has been incredibly open and supportive. The culture of connectedness that’s nurtured at Gannett Fleming, through ERGs, company broadcasts, and everyday office interaction, has positively impacted my learning experience.”
– Treson S. | Earth Sciences
“The best part of interning at Gannett Fleming has been the relationships I’ve built and the opportunity for face-to-face contact with others in the field. The interpersonal skills I’ve gained will help me in all aspects of life.”
– Jack D. | Construction Services
“In Gannett Fleming’s water department, they don’t see me as an intern. I’m one of them. The experience reassured my decision to pursue engineering and gave me irreplaceable education I’d never get in school.”
– Jana K. | Earth Sciences
“I enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, the welcoming atmosphere, and the willingness of my Gannett Fleming superiors to answer any questions or concerns I may have.”
– Gabe G. | Accounting
“I’m enjoying the variety of projects I get to work on at Gannett Fleming. All experience is valuable experience, as I’m learning what I like and don’t like doing.”
– Liz F. | Facilities
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Our interns have the opportunity to join our employee resource group events and activities, such as our LGBTQ+ of Gannett Fleming Tie-Dye for Pride event.
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Networking opportunities and creating a meaningful in-person experience set our hybrid internship models apart from others.
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Our goal for all of our interns is to create long-lasting relationships that lead to rewarding careers with us.
Internship FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
“There is a strong emphasis on career growth and innovation at Gannett Fleming. As an early-career professional, I’m happy to know that my career path can take different routes.”
– Vittoria L. | Earth Sciences
“My Gannett Fleming internship was very useful in transitioning to a full-time employee, and it’s been a great company to work for.”
– Bingchu C. | Roadway
“I appreciate the firm’s support of independent growth and innovation. Our company culture promotes new ideas and encourages employees to think outside the box, a creative freedom that helps with employee retention.”
– Stasys F. | Transit & Rail
“I was pleasantly surprised by the strong emphasis on an inclusive company culture and our CEO and COO’s genuine support for our ERGs and their initiatives. To know that your employer fully supports you is vital. Not all companies are as dedicated to DEI&B as Gannett Fleming is.”
– Heather W. | GeoDecisions
“Gannett Fleming is a great firm that cares a lot about its employees, and you can tell. But, in my opinion, what keeps people at the company is not so much the company itself, but the leadership.”
– Andrew L. | Construction Services
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