

Designs and builds energy‑efficient, affordable single‑family homes across multiple U.S. regions.
As a Construction Intern, you will learn the new‑home construction process within assigned communities, ensuring homes are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet customer quality expectations while gaining insight into the broader business strategy and participating in cross‑functional projects.
You will work closely with internal leaders across functional areas such as construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, and human resources, translate classroom knowledge into practical applications, collaborate on projects addressing current business challenges, present recommendations to senior leadership, and write a paper on your experience or an assigned topic.
Candidates must operate with integrity, show passion, drive results, foster inclusion, ask questions, innovate, and pursue excellence. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a degree program at a regionally accredited university, with preferred experience in team projects, handling ambiguity, and leadership roles, and majors such as Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, or Project Management.
Meritage Homes is a top‑5 builder focused on energy‑efficient homes and communities, offering a summer 2026 full‑time internship that starts in May. The program immerses interns in the business, helps them build a professional network, develop skills, and enjoy a fun work environment.
Meritage Homes offers a creative, inclusive environment that values core principles, state‑of‑the‑art technology, competitive pay, strong benefits, flexible work‑life integration, and ample opportunities for career growth within a nationally recognized organization.