Garver Launch interns alight at Ignite 2025

One part of Garver’s celebrated culture is its award-winning internship program, Garver Launch. This summer, nearly 150 interns from 43 universities have joined Garver to gain career-building experience.

Recently, first-year interns gathered in Irving, Texas, for Ignite — Garver Launch’s annual two-day orientation event. Ignite introduces interns to Garver’s culture, its diverse business markets, and the AEC industry through a series of engaging activities, site visits, and networking opportunities.

“We invest in our interns because we believe in developing the future of our industry,” said Process Mechanical Engineer Abby Barone, a member of the Garver Launch Steering Committee. “Their energy, ideas, and fresh perspectives bring new life to our teams. Most importantly, they represent the next generation of leaders.”

This year’s event featured a variety of sessions aimed at immersing interns in Garver’s legacy and future. Highlights included a panel discussion with company leaders President and CEO Brock Hoskins, COO Michael Graves, Director of Buildings Services John Watkins, Director of Transportation Brent Schniers, and Field Services and Transportation Strategic Growth Director Josh Crawford. Interns not only got to engage directly with leadership but gained valuable insights into company history and signature projects.

Additional activities included a Consulting 101 session, a panel with early-career engineers, a pickle ball social event, and a yoga class led by Garver Wellness Program Manager Whitney Ayers.

One standout moment was the “Recruit Me If You Can Challenge,” hosted by Chief Communications Officer Laura Nick and Director of Water Services Jeff Sober, where leaders from Transportation, Aviation, Water, Buildings, Federal, Field Services, Enterprise Solutions, and Marketing competed to attract interns to shadow their teams.

Garver’s commitment to its internship program reflects a broader investment in the future of the AEC industry. Through hands-on experiences and meaningful connections, these emerging professionals are equipped to become the next generation of industry leaders.

To learn more about Garver’s award-winning culture, visit our Careers page.