Job Description
Construction Intern - Summer 2026
Category
Intern
Work Location
US-
ID
2025-2290
Overview
The Opportunity
Walbridge is looking for interns that are passionate about construction! Our internship program provides hands-on experience and mentoring designed to launch your career in construction and engineering. Interns engage in meaningful work assignments either in the field or at our corporate and regional offices, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and professional development opportunities. Interns are assigned to one of the following areas for the entirety of the summer: Estimating, Scheduling, Field Operations, Design Management, Cost, Technology and more.
Location
Various project sites or corporate and regional office across the U.S.
Program Highlights
Nationally ranked #1 for Engineering Internships and #3 for Construction & Trades by Vault in 2025.
Opportunities to participate in community events and build lasting relationships with peers.
Support Walbridge's 100-year legacy and commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities may include
Contribute: Assist in coordination of on-site construction projects and engineering activities.
Collaborate: Work with experienced team members including Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Schedulers and others.
Support: Complete documentation in support of subcontractor planning and administration to ensure quality of construction in support of overall project schedules.
Interpret: Understand and interpret designs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction documents.
Qualifications
To Qualify, you must
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
Be passionate about construction, engineering, or related fields.
Have ability to travel.
Have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Be eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a dynamic team environment.
Ideally, you'll also have
Previous internship, construction, or military experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience through projects, competitions, student organizations or volunteer work.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments.
Apply now to join Walbridge's 2026 Internship Program and become part of a nationally recognized experience that has launched the careers of many, including our CEO Mike Haller, who began as a Walbridge intern.
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
