Internship Opportunities
Real Projects. Real Mentorship. Real Experience.
At Palmer Engineering, interns work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real infrastructure projects, and build skills that help launch their careers.
Whether you're interested in structural design, transportation engineering, site development, or water resources, our internships provide the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Why Intern at Palmer
An internship at Palmer Engineering is designed to be more than a summer job.
We believe students learn best when they are part of the work—not just observing it. Our interns collaborate with engineers, contribute to active projects, and gain experience that prepares them for their future careers.
At Palmer, you’ll find:
• Meaningful project experience
• Supportive mentorship from experienced engineers
• Opportunities to build technical and field skills
• A team that is invested in helping students grow
Hear From a Palmer Intern
Natalie Willett first connected with Palmer Engineering at a University of Kentucky Career Fair. She was especially interested in Palmer’s commitment to helping biosystems engineering students gain real-world experience.
During her internship, Natalie had the opportunity to build her CAD skills, particularly in Civil 3D, while also gaining hands-on field experience through soil sampling and site visits. The mix of office work and time in the field helped her see how engineering projects develop from early concepts to real construction.
One of Natalie’s favorite parts of the internship has been creating concept plans for different projects.
“I love creating concept plans because I get to be creative on a wide range of projects, and I feel like they’ve helped me learn a lot.”
Throughout the summer, Natalie worked closely with mentors Stephanie Blain, PE and Chris Mischel, PE who helped guide her and answer questions along the way.
Hear From a Palmer Intern
Natalie Willett first connected with Palmer Engineering at a University of Kentucky Career Fair. She was especially interested in Palmer’s commitment to helping biosystems engineering students gain real-world experience.
During her internship, Natalie had the opportunity to build her CAD skills, particularly in Civil 3D, while also gaining hands-on field experience through soil sampling and site visits. The mix of office work and time in the field helped her see how engineering projects develop from early concepts to real construction.
One of Natalie’s favorite parts of the internship has been creating concept plans for different projects.
“I love creating concept plans because I get to be creative on a wide range of projects, and I feel like they’ve helped me learn a lot.”
Throughout her internship, Natalie worked closely with mentors Stephanie Blain, PE and Chris Mischel, PE who helped guide her and answer questions along the way.
