Designs and builds energy‑efficient, affordable single‑family homes across multiple U.S. regions.
Summer 2026 construction internship learning homebuilding processes and strategy.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Irvine, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,570 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Property Development
Design
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Energy-Efficient Homebuilding
New Single-Family Housing Construction
Affordable Housing
Entry-Level Homes
Move-Up Homes
Sustainable Construction
Indoor Air Quality
Role
Description
practical application
inclusive environment
business learning
strategic recommendations
cross‑functional projects
paper writing
Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship
Fostering an inclusive environment
Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry, the Meritage business model and an assigned functional area such as construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, human resources, etc.
Present real world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategy
Participate in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challenges
Write a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic
Requirements
degree
ambiguity
leadership
teamwork
technology
Experience dealing with ambiguity
Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college
Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers
State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
Experience working in a team environment on cross team or functional projects
Benefits
A competitive pay structure
Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
Flexibility in work-life integration
Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
Real Estate
A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
Strong benefits
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
meritage homes does not provide visa sponsorship.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
As Monterey Homes, it grew from under 300 annual builds to a public NYSE-listed homebuilder.
Its projects span 12 states, focusing on entry-level and first move-up single-family homes across West, Central, South, and East regions.
A pioneer in energy-efficient construction, it introduced its first net-zero and all-electric home communities in the 2010s.
Typical projects feature ENERGY STAR certified appliances, WaterSense fixtures, and often qualify for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS certification.
Blending mass-market affordability with smart-home innovation, their developments also sometimes include active-adult and luxury lines.
Financially, the company consistently delivers strong net income (e.g., $400M+ in 2023) and pays regular dividends.
Culture + Values
Start With Heart
Integrity Above All Else
Develop To Empower
Build Value
Think Strategically
Play To Win
Environment + Sustainability
Built first public-homebuilder all-electric zero-net energy community in Irvine, CA in April 2019.
Standard net-zero energy homes feature solar, solar battery packs, heat-pump HVAC & water heaters, LED lighting, low-e triple-glazed windows, spray-foam insulation.
Launched multispeed HVAC system as standard in April 2021 through Carrier partnership, improving efficiency and indoor air quality; first public homebuilder to do so.
Target net-zero energy homes company-wide (producing as much energy as consumed) with goal alignment by 2020 code and ongoing renewable integration.
Inclusion & Diversity
Champions a culture of inclusion where team members feel a sense of belonging, are respected, are valued for their unique attributes, perspectives, and experiences, have equitable access to opportunities, and are empowered to do their best
Focused on increasing and retaining demographic and skill diversity at all levels
Established Employee Resource Groups aligned with core values to support inclusion culture
Workplace goal: create an environment where teams can reach their full potential; Workforce goal: increase/retain demographic diversity; Marketplace goal: cultivate diverse relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners