Jump-Start Your Career with Mark Thomas
Our 2026 Internship Program is enrolling now! Learn more about our program and apply.
Internship Benefits
Internships offer invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth, providing hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Interns and new graduates at Mark Thomas work directly on projects from day one, applying theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to practical situations, enhancing your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge. Internships also help build soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and time management. You will get to work and network directly with experienced technical professionals, helping build your network before entering the workforce full-time.
Many of our interns return year after year and/or are offered full-time positions ahead of graduation. Through our internship program, new graduates enter the workforce with an in-depth understanding of the industry and improved technical skills.
Recent/Upcoming Graduates
If you don’t join Mark Thomas through our internship program, we offer a dedicated onboarding and training process for new graduates, designed to support your success. Our entry-level learning paths include structured online courses that equip you with the tools to hit the ground running and grow in your role. You’ll also receive hands-on training from peers, supervisors, and senior technical staff. In addition, we offer monthly live training sessions, open to all team members, covering a wide range of technical and professional development topics.
Met Us at a Career Fair?
Did you have the chance to connect with one of our representatives at a recent career fair or event? We’d love to learn more about you. Please take a moment to fill out our interest form so we can stay in touch and keep you informed about upcoming internship opportunities.
Types of Opportunities & Roles
- Transportation engineering
- Structures engineering
- Transportation planning
- Landscape architecture
- Land surveying
- Construction management & inspection
- Sanitary sewer engineering
Our interns make a big difference in the work we do, and learn a ton along the way. Hear what some of them have to say.
“Interning at Mark Thomas has been such a rich learning experience because of all the awesome people here who are ready and always willing to help with any questions I have. I also think that it’s pretty cool that I have the ability to learn and dive deeper into any specific topic.”
“During my time as an intern for Mark Thomas, I had the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and gained valuable insights into the industry. I learned how to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world projects, and discovered the importance of teamwork in delivering successful outcomes.”
“My time at Mark Thomas has been nothing short of spectacular. I have been learning more than I ever thought I would, and it's truly been amazing. I can't wait to learn more and grow as an engineer in the making. I am glad I made the choice to start with Mark Thomas, where I feel valued more than I ever have been.”
“Interning here at Mark Thomas has been such a great learning experience. From friendly and welcoming staff, to a very balanced work environment. Everyone seems to be very involved and wants to keep others involved as well. If you ever have any questions, everyone in your department or even in the office is willing to help even if they are busy.”
“Mark Thomas provides a fulfilling, engaging experience, that teaches you so much more about the world of transportation than a classroom ever could. The focus on collaboration, respect, and transparency, along with the amazing and talented people that I get to work with every single day, make this internship worth the time, effort, and opportunity.”
Recruitment Calendar
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The UCI Annual Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair is back on Wednesday, February 02, 2026, at the UCI Student Center! ASCE UCI is hosting its Annual Fall Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Fair in person on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Lunch is provided to representatives from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM and the room will be closed to students). It will be hosted at the UCI Student Center (Pacific Ballroom A-D). Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to network with industry professionals and the next generation of Civil & Environmental engineers from UCI! |
2.2.2026 |
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CSULB ASCE Presents: 7th Annual United Career Fair
The Pointe Conference Center, located in Walter Pyramid |
2.3.2026 |
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ASCE Spring Career Fair Location: MLK Student Union, Pauley Ballroom (2nd Floor) | 2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 ASCE hosts an annual, student-run career fair each spring. This is the best way to quickly connect with potential future interns and hires in a formal setting. The event is catered specifically to students interested in civil engineering and related fields. |
2.10.2026 |
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ASCE Student Chapter at San Jose State University, Spring 2026 Networking Event This event is meant for Civil and Environmental Engineering students to connect with industry members and talk about potential career opportunities. |
2.16.2026 |
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Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Sign-ups Over 1000 well-qualified candidates attend each event. The candidates are students and alumni of the CSUS College of Engineering & Computer Science programs, including Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business MIS, and Occupational Health and Safety. The fair will be held in person at Sacramento State – Union Ballroom | 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 |
2.20.2026 |
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Overview Firm Day is your chance to connect with landscape architecture firms, multidisciplinary practices, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations interested in hiring students and emerging professionals. Come learn about career paths, internships, and job opportunities, and start building your professional network. After Firm Day, stick around for the Alumni Reception—a relaxed networking event where you can chat with alumni, faculty, and industry professionals, ask questions, and make meaningful connections. Plus, don’t miss the exhibition of CPPLA student work, which will be on display in the Building 2 studio space. Whether you’re exploring career options or actively job hunting, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! CPPLA Firm Day IN-PERSON, February 25th, 2026 |
2.25.2026 |