E & A Consulting Group, Inc. (E & A)

E & A Consulting Group, Inc. E & A Consulting Group, Inc. (E&A) is proud to celebrate its 2026 Summer Internship Program, marking the 11th cohort and welcoming our largest intern class to date. This summer, 16 students from six universities and one high school have joined us to explore the world of civil engineering, contribute new ideas, and gain real-world experience alongside our professionals. What began as a structured effort to provide students with a more intentional, hands-on learning experience has grown into a cornerstone of E&A's commitment to developing future industry leaders. As E&A celebrates 60 years of providing engineering, planning, environmental, and field services throughout the Midwest, our internship program reflects the company's longstanding commitment to investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and shaping the future of the profession. "Our goal is to jumpstart these young professionals' careers by more formally exposing them to the civil engineering field and developing them to become better professionals within our industry," said E&A President Tom Nussrallah, PE. Since 2016, the internship program has been carefully designed to provide interns with a comprehensive understanding of the civil engineering profession. From rotating through departments and learning how each department supports project success, to engaging in activities such as technical software training, leadership interviews, and professional development opportunities, interns are immersed in both the technical and professional aspects of our industry. Throughout the summer, interns also participate in networking events, community service projects, and a final presentation that highlights what they've learned during their time at E&A. These experiences are designed to equip them not only with skills but also with confidence and clarity about their future careers. "Our internship program is an important building block in developing the next generation of civil engineering talent for both our organization and the broader engineering community," said Nicolette Villwok, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources at E&A. "Since 2016, 20 interns have transitioned into full-time roles at E&A, and many others have gone on to successful careers in the industry. It's a valuable way for students to gain hands-on experience while we support their growth and explore long-term fit." As we celebrate this milestone year and support a new group of bright, driven students, we're reminded that investing in future talent isn't just good businessit's how we shape the future of our profession. E&A welcomes 2026 Interns: Robert Doble, Municipal Services University of Nebraska at Omaha; Andrew Smallfield, Transportation & Public Works University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ethan Nguyen, Construction Administration Wayne State College; David Ames, Construction Administration University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ben Wehrbein, Civil Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ben Schmitz, Land Surveying University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Samuel Lavender, Municipal Services University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Arturo Garcia-Francisco, Construction Administration University of Nebraska at Omaha; Seth Halsted, Land Surveying University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jacob Strader, Land Surveying Doane University; Jesse Guzman-Lopez, Civil Engineering Omaha North High School; Hailey Solis, Municipal Services University of Nebraska at Omaha; Keily Corona, Planning Services Iowa State University; Ainsley Taylor, Planning Services University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Kaitlyn Whalen, Civil Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jacob Campbell, Civil Engineering South Dakota State University. E&A has been providing planning, engineering, environmental, and field services to public and private clients for over 60 years. We specialize in transportation engineering, civil site engineering, construction management, land surveying, land development engineering, water resources, environmental, and municipal services. As a Nebraska-based company with over 145 employees and offices in Lincoln and Omaha, we take pride in creating and supporting the infrastructure and landscapes that our families, friends, and neighbors enjoy.