Join Our Team
Build Your Future with Akana:
Where Talent Thrives
Ready to advance your career with a firm that truly values its people? Akana is more than an engineering, design, and construction management firm—we’re a dynamic, Native American-owned company where exceptional talent thrives.
We offer a challenging, diverse workplace with opportunities for advancement rarely found in firms our size. Join a team tackling some of the most impactful infrastructure projects for federal, municipal, and Native American tribal communities nationwide.
Our employees consistently marvel at the breadth of experience they gain—contributing to vital work from the Pacific Northwest to Chicago and beyond.
At Akana, you’ll benefit from the wisdom of long-term employees who provide leadership and mentorship. We invest in our team with industry-leading wages and a best-in-class benefits package, including flexible schedules and telecommuting options to support work-life balance.
Discover a career where your contributions matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work strengthens communities.
Internship Opportunity: STEM and Design-Related Fields
- Our internship program is designed for students interested in building a career in a STEM or design-related field. The goal of the program is to provide each intern with meaningful hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply classroom learning in real-world environments.
About the Program
We offer a broad range of engineering services across multiple technical and creative disciplines, allowing each internship to be customized to match your interests, strengths, and career goals. Whether your passion lies in engineering, technology, or design, our teams work closely with you to support your professional growth. We offer both Full and Part time opportunities throughout the summer and school year; customizable to your needs and schedule.What You’ll Gain
- Development of practical, industry-relevant professional skills
- Exposure to real projects and client focused work
- Mentorship and networking with experienced professionals
- A customized internship experience based on your academic focus and skill set
- Insights into career paths within STEM and design fields
Ideal Candidates
- College students currently pursuing a STEM or design-related degree, ideally in their 3rd or 4th year of study, bringing foundational coursework and growing technical skills to the role
- Curious, motivated learners ready to contribute to collaborative projects
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Interest in applying academic knowledge to practical challenges
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, and compensation, are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As part of our commitment to supporting Native communities, we may apply Indian Preference in hiring only when permitted by federal law and contract requirements, such as on certain projects funded through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and governed by FAR Clause 1452.226-70.
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified individuals, regardless of background, to apply.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@Akana.us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in accordance with applicable laws.
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