For the past few months, I had the opportunity to be a mechanical intern for Summer Consultants at their Newark, DE, regional office. This internship has been extremely rewarding for me as a first step into the real-world of engineering. Having no prior experience in AutoCAD or HVAC, my mentor Connor Lammey was extremely supportive… Read More
My Experience as a Summer Intern: Hands-On Experience and Team Spirit
When I first arrived at Summer Consultants, I must admit I felt somewhat underprepared. My knowledge of HVAC systems and CAD programs was limited, and I was unsure of what to expect in a professional engineering environment. However, this apprehension quickly gave way to a sense of reassurance as I was met with an incredibly… Read More
My Experience as a Summer Intern: A Welcoming Company Culture
One of the aspects of Summer Consultants which I have benefitted most from during my 12-week mechanical engineering internship has been the employee and company culture. The support which I have received from my mentor and my fellow employees has helped me grow as both an engineer and a person during my time here. My… Read More
My Experience as a Summer Intern: Translating Internship Experience to My Thesis Project
As my second internship with Summer Consultants comes to a close, I’d like to reflect on how my experiences here have prepared me for my thesis in my final year in Penn State Architectural Engineering. My thesis project is part of the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) Design Competition which enables students to experience the entire… Read More
My Experience as a Summer Intern: No Regrets
Being an intern at Summer Consultants has been an opportunity that I have no regrets taking. From CAD modeling, surveys, and structural analysis to soccer games, lunch debates, and happy hours, this internship has had it all. During work hours, I had the privilege of working on three projects and learning about mechanical systems (specifically… Read More