As our summer internship program wraps up, we’re proud to reflect on the hands-on experience our interns gain from day one. Whether it’s supervising field crews or diving into the technical details of a project, our interns are immersed in real-world engineering work that builds both skill and confidence. Ryan Wheeler gained experience working with […]
“As an Electrical Engineering major, I had very little knowledge about civil engineering when I first started my internship at KL Engineering,” shared Tanner Braatz, reflecting on his experience this summer. At KL Engineering, we believe it’s important for future engineers to explore the full spectrum of civil engineering. Tanner embraced this opportunity with enthusiasm
KL Engineering encourages interns to explore their interests, which often evolve over multiple seasons with us. As our interns continue learning and growing, they gain more opportunities to focus on the areas they’re most passionate about. Alli Kohlstedt, who has been part of our team for several seasons, embraced new challenges this summer. She shared:
This summer, Owen Brown brought curiosity, dedication, and a collaborative spirit to KL Engineering—and we couldn’t be more grateful! From day one, Owen was eager to connect with others and experience our work firsthand. Here’s what he had to say about his time with us: “I’ve really loved doing site reviews and working on the
Andrew Kane has been part of KL Engineering since the spring, and with summer coming to a close, so is his internship for the season. During his time with us, Andrew worked on the IH 94 construction project, focusing on patching and paving inspections. Reflecting on his experience, Andrew emphasized the importance of building strong
KL is happy to welcome Tatum Kurtz! She is our new high school student from the apprentice program at McFarland High School. She is starting her senior year and will be mentored by Jaden Neumann. We are excited for her to learn more about engineering while she does design work and some administrative tasks.
KL Engineering welcomes interns with a wide range of experience—some return for multiple summers, while others bring insights from previous roles or firms. Kyle East came to us with two prior internships in construction management, and this summer he had the opportunity to explore the collaborative nature of civil design work. Reflecting on his experience,
KL Engineering provides our summer interns with hands-on opportunities to experience engineering through real-world projects. This summer, Ashlyn Leibfried joined us as a construction intern, contributing to multiple job sites and gaining valuable field experience. Reflecting on her time with us, Ashlyn shared: “Over the span of the summer, I learned that people are more
Griffin May joined KL Engineering as an intern this summer and gained valuable experience through hands-on guidance and exposure to real-world projects. Reflecting on his time with us, Griffin shared: “Everything was novel to me going into this internship. I had very little drafting experience, and I only knew the absolute basics of programs like
Nothing beats the energy of bringing more of our team together. KL Engineering’s quarterly meeting this week sparked meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and a shared excitement for what’s ahead. We also took time to celebrate some well-earned wins from the past six months.
Jennifer Lauer is celebrating 25 years with KL Engineering. She is a Senior Technician on our Design Support Services team in our Madison office. When asked about her years of service, Jennifer said, “There are many reasons that I have been with KL Engineering for 25 years. I really enjoy my job and all the
While KL Engineering interns may not see a full project from start to finish in just one summer, they gain exposure to many facets of engineering—from design to construction and everything in between. Our supervisors ensure interns stay informed and engaged throughout each step of the process. Will Willet, who joined us at the end