YOUR CAREER STARTS WITH THE PEOPLE BESIDE YOU.
At VAA, engineering interns work alongside engineers, architects and planners on real-world projects that feed, fuel and serve our world.
THREE BIG REASONS TO CHOOSE VAA
REAL WORK
Contribute to meaningful client
projects and see your work
make an impact.
REAL MENTORSHIP
Learn alongside experienced
engineers and professionals
who want to see you succeed.
REAL CONNECTIONS
Build relationships across
disciplines, teams and
career levels.
VIEW INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our engineering internship program gives students hands-on experience
in a multidisciplinary engineering and design environment.
Architectural Intern – Summer 2027
Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
Mechanical / Process Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Systems Design Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
HERE’S WHAT YOUR SUMMER COULD LOOK LIKE
Work on Real Projects
Visit Jobsites
Learn From Mentors
Explore Disciplines
Connect With Your Team
Have Some Fun
“I am grateful for my time at VAA because of the commitment and embracing attitude my team showed towards me. Everyone was very willing to teach me anything I wanted to know to help me strengthen my engineering and professional skills.”
Max G. | Structural Engineering Intern | Class of 2026
FIND YOUR ENGINEERING PATH
Explore internship opportunities across VAA’s engineering,
architecture and design disciplines.
CORE DISCIPLINES
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Structural Engineering
SPECIALIZED DISCIPLINES
Chemical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Marine Engineering, Food Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mining Engineering
PICTURE YOURSELF HERE.
Real projects. New connections. A better idea of where you want your career to go. At VAA, you won’t spend your summer watching from the sidelines. You’ll contribute, ask questions, explore different disciplines and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed.
BUILD REAL EXPERIENCE. MEET GREAT PEOPLE. SEE WHERE YOUR CAREER COULD TAKE YOU.
Frequently asked questions
VAA interns gain hands-on experience working alongside engineers, architects, designers and other professionals on real projects. You’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced mentors, visit jobsites, gain insights in working into a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, and see how projects move from an idea to reality.