NEWS

This summer, 16 interns are gaining experience where engineering starts—on the ground. Alongside experienced mentors and project teams, they're contributing to municipal infrastructure projects while developing technical, field, and professional skills that extend well beyond the classroom. Five returning interns are building on last summer's experience and sharing their perspective with new members of this year's class. Recruiting for Trotter’s 2027 Internship Class begins this fall! The 2026 Class L to R Back Row: Daniel Merino (University of Illinois), Delaney Foley (University of Iowa), Delsen Cherian (Iowa State), Kohl Winkle (University of Dayton), Ben Hein (UW-Madison), Logan Kottmeyer (UW Platteville), Jason Mann (University of Illinois), Esha Mehta (University of Illinois). L to R Front Row: Joe Volenec (UW Platteville), Patrick Connolly (Iowa State), Alex Bryner (University of Illinois), Sean Hogan (UW- Madison), Ernest Dubowski (University of Illinois), Matthew Hansen (Iowa State), Joseph Nolan (UW-Madison). Not Pictured: Erik Van Leer (University of Illinois)

Our engineers, technical staff, and interns recently gathered at the Oak Brook office for a deep dive into valves. From design considerations to real-world applications, the team had the opportunity to deepen their understanding and share insights across experience levels. Investing in training like this helps ensure we continue delivering practical, high-quality solutions for the communities we serve. Always great to see collaboration and curiosity driving our work forward! Thank you to LAI-Ltd. for helping coordinate this great session!

A key part of the Trotter internship experience is seeing projects take shape where the work is happening. Last week, Project Engineer Cade Sundstedt met with Trotter interns at a City of Woodstock roadway improvement project, sharing a field perspective on how municipal infrastructure projects advance from planning to final construction. Sixteen interns, learning the value of Boots on the Ground this summer!

The TAI Team spent Saturday morning with their kids at St. Charles Public Works Open House—learning, exploring, and yes, climbing into some serious equipment. Behind every strong community is a great public works team – TAI appreciates all the partnerships and thanks the City of St. Charles for allowing us to get our “Small Boots On the Ground!”