Description

Join the team committed to crafting inspiring spaces and developing new ways to build. Mortenson is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals with the ability to work well with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, inventive, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Our internships grow your skillset with opportunities of focus in a variety of areas.

Responsibilities:

• Championing Mortenson's zero injury safety requirements
• Completing construction change orders
• Handling shop drawings, submittals, and the request for information (RFI) processes
• Assisting with purchase orders and subcontractor agreements
• Partnering in construction sequencing and schedule maintenance
• Collaborating with team in preconstruction and pre-installation meetings
• Assisting with subcontractor coordination meetings and correspondence
• Utilizing industry-leading technology and software to assist in construction processes
• Supporting preparation and evaluation of bid packages
• Consulting with subcontractors and material suppliers
• Handling material procurement
• Participating in architect and owner interaction

Get ready to go places and jump-start your career through our distinguished national internship program. You will have the opportunity to join our team in one of the following areas/industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Chicago Office, Civil Operating Group, Data Center Group. Denver Office, Structured Cabling and Electric Vehicle and Microgrid Group, Energy Storage Group, Engineering Services Group, Federal Contracting Group, Milwaukee Office, Minneapolis Office, Nashville Office, Phoenix Office, Portland Office, Power Distribution Group, Salt Lake City Office, Seattle Office, Solar and Emerging Renewables Group, Sports and Entertainment Group, Wind Energy Group.

You will join an exciting and ever-changing industry with a minimum 12-week internship with our team. Mortenson internships are available year-round; however, this opportunity is for the Summer (May – August 2026). Placement with one of our teams will be provided based on the overall needs of the organization.

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students in their sophomore year of college, or more, are paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Construction Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Safety Management or other related degree
• Are willing to be mobile/relocate
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Possess a current driver’s license
• Are comfortable with exposure to dirt, heat, noise, dust, and a trailer office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have previous related internship experience
• Ability to work 40 hours / week in a full-time capacity
• Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 / 4.0
• Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple tasks
• Possess the right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Have a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills