Heavy Civil Construction Internship- Summer 2026
Ames Construction
Summer 2026 internship providing hands‑on experience in civil construction fields.
9 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Burnsville, MN
Field
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Heavy Civil
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Transportation
Mining
Commercial
Aggregate Processing
Role
What you would be doing
field engineering
surveying
quality control
safety audits
geospatial mapping
technical review
- Field Engineering: Support daily construction activities, assist with layout and surveying, and help ensure quality control in the field.
- Collaborate with project teams to support operations and coordination
- Safety: Participate in safety audits, monitor compliance, and promote a culture of safety on active job sites.
- Geospatial: Work with cutting-edge mapping and modeling tools to support project planning and execution.
- Assist with technical reviews, documentation, and stakeholder communication
What you bring
estimating
practical experience
driver’s license
civil engineering
construction management
problem solving
- Estimating: Learn how to analyze plans and specifications, develop cost estimates, and contribute to bid preparation.
- Practical experience in your chosen focus area
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Students pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Occupational Safety, Geomatics, or related fields
- Strong communicators with a passion for building and problem-solving
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Networking opportunities and career development support
- Gain exposure to construction processes, tools, and technologies
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Company
Overview
$2B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Ranked among ENR's top 400 U.S. contractors with over $2 billion in annual revenue.
100% Work
Self-Performance
Self-perform up to 100% of their work with one of the largest private heavy-equipment fleets in North America.
5-Year Project
Denver Airport Work
Completed the Denver International Airport project from 1989–1994, showcasing their capacity for massive, complex infrastructure.
Top 400
ENR Ranking
Ranked among ENR's top 400 U.S. contractors, a testament to their industry leadership.
- Founded in 1962 as a small family-run earthwork contractor in Minnesota, they grew steadily through handshake deals and grassroots reputation.
- Expanded into industrial, utility, hydroelectric, and heavy civil projects across multiple states and Canada.
- Performed work on highways, bridges, rail, mining, industrial facilities, CCR/environmental, and water resource developments.
- Transitioned to employee ownership via ESOP, retaining leadership continuity under the Ames family.
- Be Ames and Flourish
- One Ames
- People: We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to provide a safe and engaging environment where individuals can achieve their fullest potential.
- Team: We believe in the power of working together to achieve a common goal. Every role contributes to our results, and every person has a valuable perspective to offer.
- Our Bond: We do what we say we will do. Period.
- Persistence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, viewing our clients’ challenges as our opportunities.
- Vision: We turn visions into reality, building projects that improve the standard of living in communities across the country.
Sixty years
Environmental Harmony
The company has maintained a commitment to working in harmony with nature for over six decades.
Since 1962
Soil Conservation
The company has been dedicated to soil conservation and natural resource stewardship for over six decades.
- Comply with all environmental regulations and laws and actively seek sustainable solutions that minimize or eliminate future environmental impacts.
- Mission: to be a leader in environmental responsibility via a proactive, continuous‑improvement approach to environmental planning, protection, and compliance.
- Utilizes an Environmental Management System (EMS) at every project level to ensure compliance, reduce risk, improve performance, enhance stakeholder trust, and raise workforce awareness.
- Examples of project-level actions include meticulous handling of coal combustion residuals and suppression of pile-driving noise to protect fish habitats.
- Supports the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on sustainable futures for people, the environment, and communities.
- History of integrating natural resource conservation, pollution combat, waste elimination, and biodiversity protection into operations.
- Environmental leadership: Chris Ennes, the Environmental Director, spearheads climate‑change initiatives such as carbon‑footprint reduction and water conservation across the company.
- Equal Opportunity Employer policy covering race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status.
- Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace; employees “feel like they belong.”
- Encouragement of women and minorities to participate in union apprenticeship and Department of Labor‑approved training programs.
- No publicly stated gender ratios or explicit numeric goals disclosed.
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