Every year, Davids Engineering welcomes a group of college students to work alongside our team members on various projects for the summer. This provides the students with hands on experience and provides DE support and fresh ideas. We want to take some time to highlight this year’s interns.
Addie Scott is a student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo studying Agricultural Business. As an intern at DE, Addie has been exposed to a multitude of projects, office tasks and field work! She’s visited project sites, learned to operate water measurement technology, observed accounting practices and has been immersed in integral project management platforms, expanding her views of water, infrastructure, and technology in the business realm of California.
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Raised in Butte County, I’ve grown up showing livestock, exploring the outdoors and embarking on various agricultural endeavors! Now, attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo as an Agricultural Business major my perspective of California’s natural resources has only flourished. From hiking, going to the beach, or working cattle on Cal Poly’s beautiful ranches, I value time spent outdoors learning, growing and appreciating our collective connection to nature.
WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?
Ultimately, I aspire to create meaningful impact in the ever-evolving landscape of limited resources. Whether through water policy advocation, administration and finance or entrepreneurial livestock ventures, I’m positive that my involvement within California agriculture will be vast. Recognizing the interconnectedness of many components, I am grateful for the experience and direction this initial internship offers as it supports the development of long term career goals!
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO INTERN AT DE?
I chose DE because I felt incredibly welcomed, knowing it was an environment where I could learn and thrive, shadowing true innovators! Their recent success and corresponding growth within the industry is something I am thrilled to be involved with. Seeing value in this internship I am excited to refine professional development skills whilst contributing to important environmental action.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH/LEARN AS AN INTERN?
As an intern at DE, I am eager to gain practical experience in such a unique field. Observing water challenges throughout my youth, I’m now excited to contribute to the implementation of modern solutions. With the passionate and professional community at De, I hope to acquire some expertise and career exposure to the groundbreaking sustainability initiatives captivating California.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GET UP AND GO TO SCHOOL/WORK?
Being blessed with incredible opportunities in my career and educational journey, I strive to utilize them to their full advantage. Whether focusing on my passion for the task at hand or looking toward the implied positive effects, a motivated mindset is often serendipitous.
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
My favorite reminder and little piece of advice is “Everything happens for a reason”. For example, this internship seemed the perfect fit and has been immensely valuable so far! I’m thrilled to see it continue and am reminded it’s always important to have a little faith.
