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Hands-on Experience Through Our Internship Program

Some things can only be learned with hands-on experience.

Walbridge’s internship and cooperative programs offer on-the-job training and mentoring that can be your first step toward a great career.

Walbridge interns can work on a wide variety of assignments, including in the field on a project or in our corporate or regional offices. Besides obtaining on-the-job training, Walbridge interns will work hand-in-hand with professionals who have an abundance of experience at a company that values trust, integrity, honesty, character and making a difference.

Our interns also receive training and have opportunities to learn together, getting to know one another in the process.

In recent years, all Interns from across the US have been brought to our Headquarters in Detroit to attend an orientation, meet with leadership, learn about our company culture, and participate in a community event.

Apply to Walbridge’s 2025 Internship

Joining A Nationally Recognized Internship Program

Our internship is also among Vault’s Top Internship programs.

This third-party ranking utilizes former intern experience to rank companies based on career development, compensation, employment prospects, diversity and quality of life.

  • No. 1 – Engineering Internships
  • No. 3 – Construction & Trades
  • No. 4 – Employment Prospects
  • No. 23 – 150 Best Internships

What Else Makes Our Internship Special?

During an in-person, two-day orientation at Walbridge headquarters in Detroit, meet with senior executives and managers, get immersed in 100 years of history with our company and become acquainted with our culture, policies and procedures.
Interactive exercises broaden an intern’s view. Learn about Walbridge cross-functional operations, network and build relationships by meeting with senior staff and subject matter experts including trade partners.
Our innovation team leads discussions and group activities to help interns critically think about innovation and why it is necessary to Walbridge.
Get introduced to Walbridge’s performance appraisal process. Have the opportunity to provide a self-assessment and gain performance feedback from your supervisor.
Share key takeaways from your intern experience and provide feedback to make our program even stronger.

Past Intern Experiences:

Several of our senior executives and general managers began their careers as interns at Walbridge. For example, CEO Mike Haller began his career with the company as an intern from the University of Detroit.

Being on-the-ground and able to experience work in the construction industry first-hand, our interns take away a lot. A few takeaways include:

“The people here are fun to be around as well as talented professionals. Lastly, I really took notice of a strong team atmosphere.”

“I have gained knowledge and skills that will guide me for the rest of my career, and I have received insight and advice that will shape the rest of my life.”

“It’s all about pre-planning, anticipating what could go wrong, and having quick solutions for when it does.  There is always a new problem to solve each day that’s different from the last.  It’s exciting and never boring, and I’ve loved working for Walbridge.”