With summer in full swing and classrooms on pause, it’s time once again to welcome a new class of bright minds ready to dive into the world of engineering. At Great West, we believe in investing in future leaders, and our internship program is one way we live out our commitment to growth, mentorship, and empowerment.
For more than ten years, we’ve offered meaningful, hands-on experience to a select group of engineering students through our summer internship program. Working side-by-side with our seasoned engineers, these interns contribute to real projects, gain practical skills, and get a front-row seat to life in the engineering field. We’re excited to introduce this year’s interns, keep an eye out for them in the office and out in the field!
Jaedon Duckworth
Billings Office – Transportation Engineering Intern
School: Montana State University
Projected Graduation: May 2026
Major: Environmental Engineering and Mathematics
Originally From: New Orleans, LA
What Drives Jaedon to be an Engineer: I like problem solving.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I have a dog. His name is Tupelo.
Shane Bernal
Boise Office – Solid Waste Engineering Intern
School: University of Idaho
Projected Graduation: May 2026
Major: Civil Engineering
Originally From: Boise, ID
What Drives Shane to be an Engineer: The idea that I can contribute to a positive change in the world around me drives me to be an engineer. Specifically, I enjoy Civil Engineering because the products of our work are essential for society, but they are often overlooked or taken for granted by many people in their daily lives.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I once had the privilege of flying a North American T-6 Texan (A plane that was used to train fighter pilots in the U.S. Air Force during WWII).
Hailey Holloway
Boise Office – Municipal Engineering Intern
School: University of Idaho
Projected Graduation: Fall of 2025
Major: Civil Engineering
Originally From: Meridian, Idaho
What Drives Hailey to be an Engineer: I am driven to be an engineer because of my desire to serve communities and help solve problems that impact people’s everyday lives.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I am an alumni of Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Idaho and during my time in the chapter I served as recruitment chair for two years.
Allyson Bomber
Helena Office – Natural Resources Engineering Intern
School: Montana State University (Go Cats!)
Projected Graduation: December 2025
Major: Environmental Engineering
Originally From: Corvallis, OR
What Drives Allyson to be an Engineer: I like to work through and solve problems and that led me to engineering.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I’ve climbed to 19,900 feet (summit of Huayna Potosi near La Paz Bolivia).
Brycen Gardner
Helena Office – Municiple Engineering Intern
School: Carroll College
Graduation: May 2025
Major: Civil Engineering
Originally From: Spokane, WA
What Drives Brycen to be an Engineer: I enjoy working with math and working out solutions with a team. Throughout my life, I have always loved designing and creating things while dealing with a challenge. Knowing that I can continue to do this for my future drives me to be an engineer.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I compete in Cross Country and Track and Field at Carroll with my main event being Steeplechase.
Caleb Smartnick
Helena Office – Transportation Engineering Intern
School: Montana Technological University
Projected Graduation: Spring 2027
Major: Civil Engineering
Originally From: Boulder, MT
What Drives Caleb to be an Engineer: Ever since I was little, I have always wondered how buildings, bridges, and roads were designed and built. This curiosity led me to research what line of work would answer these questions. Civil engineering stood out to me because it allows you to design these structures from scratch and watch a project develop from the beginning to the end. When I get my degree in Civil Engineering, I will always aim to design quality structures that ensure the safety of the public.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I’m pretty good at swing dancing and line dancing.
Caleb Smith
Helena Office – Natural Resources Engineering Intern
School: Carrol College
Graduation: May 2025
Major: Environmental Science with a Degree in Biology
Originally From: Columbia Falls, MT
What Drives Caleb to be an Engineer: I want to create solutions that work well for people and the environment such as stream restorations.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I am a good driver despite what my fiancé says.
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