Internships
Beginning your career at Donley’s unlocks doors and opens endless growth opportunities with genuine people.
Our Intern/Co-op Experience touches all parts of project delivery
Week 1: Introduction/Safety Basics
- Learn about Donley’s, concrete, first aid and CPR, and achieve your OSHA 10 certification.
Weeks 2-6: Work with Crews
- Understand how work is completed including the different crews and their responsibilities
- Build relationships with craft workers
Weeks 7-8: Drawings and Coordination
- Learn how to read shop drawings, contract drawings, and line drawings
- Learn how to upload drawings to Plangrid
- Learn how to write, submit, and review an RFI and a submittal
- Coordinate with general contractors and other subcontractors
Weeks 9-10: Engineering
- Work with and assist field engineers with layout
- Learn how to use a laser level independently
- Understand how drawings are detailed and modeled
- Understand how a total machine and data collector are used
- Assist field engineers with as-builts
Weeks 11-13: Quality Control and Managing Crews
- Be able to compare field installation to contract and shop drawings and coordinate with inspectors
- Complete quality audits
- Assist the superintendent and foremen with field installation direction
- Assist the project manager and superintendent with daily and weekly schedules
- “Lead” foremen’s meetings
- Understand how crews and crew sizes are effectively managed
Week 14: Final Presentation
- Create a presentation to share internship experience with peers and Donley's team.
- Present to your project team and local office
Meet
Chris Buzzanca
Project Engineer and former co-op
"I first connected with Donley’s at Kent State University’s career fair in 2022, which led to a summer internship and the start of my professional career. I then went on to complete three full years of internships with Donley’s during summer, fall, and spring semesters. After graduating in fall 2025, I began my full-time role as a Project Engineer.
Throughout my time at Donley’s, I have gained valuable hands-on experience while continuing to grow both professionally and personally. I have built strong relationships, worked with diverse teams, and contributed to a variety of project types, each offering unique learning opportunities. My experience here has also helped me grow by strengthening my confidence, improving my time management skills, and becoming more adaptable in new situations.
My progression from intern to full-time employee reflects Donley’s genuine commitment to developing young professionals and investing in their long-term growth.”
Learn more about Donley's, our culture, the co-op/intern experience, and our project engineer program by downloading our overview brochure.
Succeed at Donley's
Beginning your career at Donley’s unlocks doors and opens growth opportunities within the organization.
Our leadership team offers a collaborative approach and is committed to helping our interns/co-ops develop rewarding careers with hands-on training opportunities.
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