Volkert Internship Program (VIP)
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Job Description
About Company
Volkert is an employee-owned and a Top 100 design firm, established in 1925, celebrating a century of service. The company is dedicated to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, focusing on improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources.
Volkert prides itself on offering employees competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities. They foster a diverse and inclusive workplace across all their nationwide offices.
Key Benefits provided by Volkert include:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 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 company’s vision, as articulated by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, emphasizes a legacy of meaningful work that enhances infrastructure and quality of life within communities. Volkert is committed to employee ownership and sustainable growth, enabling employees to build careers that truly make a difference.
Volkert is an EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled employer and does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Job Description: Volkert Internship Program (VIP)
This posting is specifically for the Volkert Internship Program (VIP), designed for undergraduate students to explore their career fields within the industry. It is not for graduated individuals, who should instead apply to full-time opportunities.
Location:
• Camp Hill, PA
• Lenhartsville, PA
Assistance:
• No relocation or housing assistance is offered.
Program Overview:
• The VIP is primarily offered during the summer, but may also be considered throughout the fall or spring semester depending on office needs and resources.
• The program aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of the industry and their major.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Explore the industry and your specific major field.
• Learn company systems, processes, and best practices.
• Receive a project assignment or job duties directly related to your major.
• Learn business and office etiquette.
• Understand safety procedures when working in the field.
• Present your project or experience to leadership at the conclusion of your internship.
What You Need To Have (Requirements):
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student.
• Academic Standing:
• Minimum of Sophomore standing is recommended.
• High school graduates with Freshman standing may be considered if involved in a STEM or leadership program.
• GPA: A cumulative 2.50 undergraduate GPA is required.
• Major: Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program related to one of the following fields:
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Work Hours:
• Preference to work 40 hours per week (plus overtime, if necessary).
• A minimum of 30 hours per week during the summer is required.
• Hours may vary during the spring or fall semester.
• Drug Screening: 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, regardless of state-specific guidelines.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required.
