06/08/2026
This spring, civil engineers Lauren Waters and Sam Bibeau mentored two high school students through their Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) internship program, and it was 10 weeks well spent.
Kaley joined Lauren and got hands-on exposure to road grading, stormwater analysis, site development, and more, even sitting in on real project meetings. This fall, she's headed to the University of West Florida to pursue engineering!
Ron joined Sam and went from observing to actually doing. By the end, he was working through grading, utility, and stormwater design concepts with occasional guidance from his mentor. Sam noted that Ron's curiosity often sparked new ways of thinking about a project, the kind of mindset even seasoned engineers can learn from. Ron is headed to UMaine this fall!
Watching the next generation discover a passion for engineering is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. A huge thank you to Lauren and Sam for being such thoughtful mentors, and to Kaley and Ron for bringing your enthusiasm and curiosity to our offices. We can't wait to see where you go!