Internships

ABOUT

Are you up for the challenge? Become an ISG intern and do real work on real projects, in your backyard. Whether helping design sustainable storage ponds, participating in multi-phased community projects, or touring a state-of-the-art baseball field, ISG's interns learn quickly that Mondays don't suck.

65+
Interns Annually
30+
Schools We Recruit From
18,000+
Hours Interns Contributed To Projects
1
Team
0
Jerks Allowed

Workshops

Participate in workshops lead by our performance development team, building your skills and igniting personal growth.

Mentorship

Receive ongoing guidance and one-on-one support from an ISG mentor within your focus area, inspiring creative problem-solving and forward-thinking ideas.

Development

Explore different career paths and opportunities within your field, gaining exposure to the industry to broaden skills and understanding.

Capstone

Share your experience with the office and other teams, providing key takeaways, accomplishments, and growth from your internship.

From Intern to Leadership

Sam Brockshus, PE
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I began my journey at ISG as an intern in the Storm Lake office, gaining experience in surveying and civil engineering while completing my degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato. After graduation, I transitioned to a full-time position at ISG’s Mankato office.

From the start, I was embraced in a collaborative and supportive environment where team members were eager to share their expertise and answer my questions. Over the past 10+ years I have steadily progressed in my career, earning the role of Structural Engineering Practice Group Leader.

"As someone who started as an intern, it was motivating to see ISG's investment in career trajectories, playing a role in growth and success for everyone, no matter their role."

2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Best Firm to Work For 200+ Employees #26 + Best Firm to Work For Multidiscipline #44
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm #65
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
2026 Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Award, Platinum - Event
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
Marketing Excellence Award, Silver - Internal Marketing + Website
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Trifecta Award
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Top Design Firms – #230
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
2026 Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Giants 400 Report - #23 Top 40 Engineering/Architecture Firms List + #139 Top 400 Building Design Firms List
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Minnesota, AIA North Dakota, AIA South Dakota, & AIA Wisconsin Emerging Professionals Committees - 2025-2026 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
AIA Iowa – 2025 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
Milwaukee Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2026 Grow Cedar Valley - Business of the Year (1–50 FTEs)
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2023 The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association - Company of the Year
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2026 Best of Durham Best Landscape Architect
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2022-2026 Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces Presented by The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council
2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Recipient by ERC, the Employers Resource Council

2026 Summer Highlights

  • 68 Students Interned
  • 16 Offices Hosted Interns
  • 15 Practice Groups Mentored Interns
  • 550 Projects Worked on by Interns
  • Interns Flew on ISG Air to Visit Different Offices
  • Interns Gained Real-World Experience by Presenting Their Design Concepts Directly to Clients
  • Interns Applied Real-World Design Principles Using CAD and Revit
  • Interns Reflected on Their Summer, Explored Employee Ownership, and Discovered how ISG’s Values Connect with Their Career Paths

ISG Design Competition

ISG's Design Competition invites university students to showcase innovative, community-focused design solutions. Finalists have a chance to win $1,500 and gain recognition as future design leaders.

Congratulations to the 2026 winner, Devin Johnson, a landscape architecture student at North Dakota State University.
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2nd Place: Rajesh Sarker – South Dakota State University, Architecture
3rd Place: Shima Goodarzi – North Dakota State University, Landscape Architecture

"The projects submitted to the ISG Design Competition were all quite impressive in their creativity and conceptual clarity. The winning schemes, in particular, combined strong concepts and thoughtful details, using both natural and architectural elements to solve functional problems and create elevated human experiences. The graphic and verbal presentations were a pleasure, as well. Congrats to all!"
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– Beret Dickson, ISG Director of Design, 2026 ISG Design Competition Judge

Scholarship Opportunity

Established in 2026, the Bryan Paulsen Legacy Scholarship awards $2,500 to an architecture student who reflects Bryan’s passion for design and commitment to making a positive impact through the built environment.

What They're Saying

“I am a big fan of the ESOP culture. If everyone does well, the company does well, and we all benefit from the success of each other”.
Jackson Adair
Civil Intern | Des Moines Office | Iowa State University
“I really appreciate that everyone is unified together, no matter what discipline or geography you are in.”
Alyssa Wiemels
Civil Intern | Cleveland Office | Cleveland State University
“It is really nice to know that those around us place so much trust in the interns. I feel like my voice is heard and feel comfortable sharing my opinions. You feel integrated into the team from day one, and don’t feel like you are just trailing the team.”
George Kantsler
Architecture Intern | Philadelphia Office | Thomas Jefferson University
“The collaborative culture at ISG really stands out to me. I am having meetings with people from other office locations, and feel like I can learn a whole lot more because of that.”
Bryan Sentle
Electrical Intern | Cleveland Office | Case Western Reserve University
“Everyone is willing to help everyone, even if its not your discipline. Everyone works together and understand that your piece of the job is important.”
Reed Toelle
Structural Intern | Sioux Falls Office | South Dakota State University

FAQs

How can I apply for internships and find out about upcoming career fair visits?
Applications are accepted through our job opportunities page or careers@isginc.com. Students will be contacted within one to two weeks following a team's review of their resume.

Students can also stop by our booth at multiple career fairs. Please visit our LinkedIn page to learn more about which campuses we will be visiting!
Is this position available for candidates requiring U.S. Visa Sponsorship?
Yes, our internships are available for U.S. Visa Sponsorship.
Are candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligible to apply for this position?
Our internships are open to candidates with Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training, or both work authorizations.
Do students who relocate for this position receive any housing assistance?
Yes, housing stipends are provided on a case by case basis to students who relocate.
Are interns eligible to participate in the ESOP?
As an intern, you are not eligible to participate in the ESOP; however, your hours contribute towards your ESOP eligibility.
What qualities make a great ISG intern?
Successful interns bring an ownership mindset, self-motivation, and, as a bonus, a willingness to consider relocation.
Excited and want to learn more about ISG?
Check out this snapshot brochure and reach out to Careers@ISGInc.com.
How long is the internship program?
The internship program runs for 12 weeks during the summer.

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