Construction Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

Construction internship providing hands‑on field and office experience.

Key Responsibilities

• construction coordination
• design interpretation
• documentation
• subcontractor planning
• team collaboration

Tasks

-Contribute: Assist in coordination of on-site construction projects and engineering activities. -Interpret: Understand and interpret designs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction documents. -Support: Complete documentation in support of subcontractor planning and administration to ensure quality of construction in support of overall project schedule s. -Support Walbridge’s 100-year legacy and commitment to excellence. -Collaborate: Work with experienced team members including Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Schedulers and others.

Requirements

• communication
• problem solving
• leadership
• engineering
• construction
• travel

What You Bring

-Have strong communication and problem-solving skills. -Previous internship, construction, or military experience. -Demonstrated leadership experience through projects, competitions, student organizations or volunteer work. -Have ability to travel. -Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. -Ability to thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments.

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Benefits

-Opportunities to participate in community events and build lasting relationships with peers.

About Walbridge

-Headquartered in Detroit, with expanded operations across North and South America, it has become one of America’s largest privately‑held construction firms. -Projects range from green‑field manufacturing and battery parks to renovations of education and healthcare facilities. -Delivery methods include general contracting, design‑build, construction management, and EPC integrated with self‑performing concrete and engineering services. -Typical sectors include automotive, data centers, healthcare, education, government, transportation, energy, and mission‑critical facilities. -Walbridge has earned repeated recognition as a US Best Managed Company and has won ENR and EcoVadis awards for standout projects. -The firm leverages advanced technology, such as 3D modeling and AI, to identify issues early, optimize planning, and drive efficiency. -Recent marquee projects include Ford’s BlueOval battery plant and the University of Michigan’s mass timber research hub, showcasing innovation and scale.

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