Edgar

"My first internship came after my sophomore year of college. I interned at PKF Engineers, which is a land development company."

"Overall, just communicating with subs and making sure that they're there when we need them, and communicating with the owner if there are any issues."

"We do what is called a take five, where we talk about any safety hazards for the day."

"Staying organized is very important, especially when you're doing project closeout and you're delivering as builds to the owner."

"Every project is a little bit different. No project is ever the same. So every day, um, you do a different activity. So every day is different."

"Sometimes we have to negotiate with the owner on a change order. It's important to be upfront with an owner but not rude, standing your ground."

"One of the coolest jobs that I was part of was, um, paving the runway for the NASA Ames in Moffitt, Mt view."

"Not be afraid to ask questions. Even if you think it's a dumb question, it's probably not."

"Don't be afraid to own up to your mistakes. It's okay to make them; everyone does. Just fix it and move forward."

"as your experience grows, then you'll develop into your independent project engineer at a job"

"Raise your hand and say, 'I need some help.'"

"If you want to go into design or construction, do an internship at both! Knowing what you like before your first job is crucial."