This summer, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming several interns across our various office locations. They have worked diligently all summer, gaining valuable industry insights and making impactful contributions for our team.
Our internship program offers hands-on experience and learning opportunities, allowing interns to enhance their skills, challenge their strengths, and achieve their full potential. Throughout the summer, they apply classroom knowledge to real-life projects, maximizing practical learning. Additionally, they interact with senior leadership and industry experts during their time at job sites. Our internships cover various fields, including engineering, project management, IT, finance, and more.
In celebration of National Intern Day, we interviewed several of our interns to showcase them and our program. Our featured interns are Lilly Lawson, Danny Abraham, Zak Lahjouji, and Cooper Lucas.
Questions: What are some of your responsibilities?
Lilly: “Writing social media posts and blogs, creating graphics, scheduling content, organizing and updating marketing materials, and so much more!”
Danny: “Typing in tickets from vendors into the AP logs, typing in the work the foreman did into the accounting spreadsheet.”
Zak: “Confirming documentation of installations/removals, scope changes, etc. Documentation and organization of essential fieldwork forms. And communicating with project managers and general foreman to verify discrepancies in documentation.”
Cooper: “Participating in daily jobsite planning. Gathering end-of-day progress updates from the onsite foremen. Various online responsibilities including ticket entries, utility line research, and responding to RFI’s.”
Why did you choose to intern at InfraSource?
Lilly: “InfraSource is such a dynamic company run by the best in the industry, with countless learning opportunities to support my professional growth.”
Danny: “I wanted to get experience in the project management field, because I want to pursue a career in that field after college, I also know there is always room to grow at InfraSource.”
Zak: “Because of my interest in energy distribution. InfraSource also seemed like a positive work environment, which I believe is crucial for organizations to prosper and grow.”
Cooper: “InfraSource is a great opportunity to apply my construction management degree. The company has deep resources and a well-organized internship program.”
What has been your favorite part about your internship so far?
Lilly: “I have loved immersing myself in a new industry and gaining valuable, new learning experiences each day! I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned about marketing and the business world in such a short amount of time. Not to forget that everyone I have met has been incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming.”
Danny: “Getting immersed in actual projects instead of getting busy work.”
Zak: “Working alongside project/program managers as well as other coordinators to better understand how InfraSource meets client needs. Everyone at the office is extremely friendly and helpful and I feel as though the environment has been very accommodating with any questions or concerns I’ve had.”
Cooper: “Applying what I have learned in my construction management degree on the jobsite. Seeing the planning and work come together on a major gas line project. I have really enjoyed getting to know my work mentor and team at InfraSource. They have been helpful with sharing their knowledge and skills.”
At InfraSource, we place great importance on forward-thinking and recognize the significance of investing in interns for the future of the energy infrastructure industry. Our program is designed to support and sustain tomorrow’s workforce.
We’re delighted to kickstart the infrastructure industry journey for these talented young professionals. On this National Intern Day, we celebrate their passion, dedication, and potential!
To learn more about our internship program, click here.
