Field Operations Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Field Operations Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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

Learn from the best. Potential job functions based on internship type may include: 

• 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

Project Assignment:

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

Additional Information:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• 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:

Are you adaptable and an agile learner? Do you have big ideas and a creative spirit? Are you driven to make a positive difference through your work? We want to hear from you. You are perfect for this opportunity if you:

• 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

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.

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