So on May 20, I started my internship at SNC-Lavalin (Toronto Office) as scheduled. I was titled as a Bridge Engineering Assistant (without knowing what I was going to do in the next 15 months), working under the structure group of the Transportation Department. The first day included an orientation in the morning, designated for new hires to familiarize with SNC-Lavalin’s company structure and working environment. In the afternoon, I met my “buddy”, Jermaine, a recent Eng Sci Infra graduate. She now works at the same department as I am and she would help me get familiarized with my work. She introduced me to everyone in the department. In the meantime, I got my computer set up. Toward the end of the day, I finally got the chance to meet my boss, Mr. Chung, Manager of our division. Everyone in the department is very friendly, but I was really bored because I got nothing to do. Jermaine gave me the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual to read, and the first day ended…In order to avoid traffic congestions, from the second day, I wake up 6:30 in the morning, leave home at 7:00 sharp, take three highway lines, namely, HWY401, DVP, and Gardiner, and arrive at company at 7:30. Thus, I am able to leave at 4:30 in the afternoon.
We don’t have access to Internet (unless you got the permission from your boss), I find time is now really frozen. Until now, I am still reading manuals and past reports for my inspection and condition survey job. My first condition survey will be in tomorrow. Since I am the freest one in the office. The senior engineers and my boss’ secretary started to approach me for photocopy and binding jobs. Thank goodness they give me something to do, so I can still feel the running of time! But I know I will get really busy eventually. I should enjoy the free times now!
