Construction Internship at Meritage Homes in Morrisville, NC | Kablio

Role

Description

inclusive culture

business learning

paper writing

applied learning

cross‑functional projects

strategy presentation

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.
Write a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic
Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship
Participate in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challenges
Present real world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategy

Requirements

degree

leadership

ambiguity

tech

teamwork

Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college
Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers
Experience dealing with ambiguity
State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
Experience working in a team environment on cross team or functional projects

Benefits

Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
Real Estate
A competitive pay structure
A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
Flexibility in work-life integration
Strong benefits
Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

meritage homes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1985 Founded

Year Established

The company was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona.

5th Largest

U.S. Builder Ranking

The company is ranked as the fifth-largest homebuilder in the United States.

6B Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.

50% Savings

Energy Efficiency

Some buyers report utility bills reduced by up to 50% due to energy-saving designs.

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

13,308 homes

ENERGY STAR certified

Delivered 13,308 ENERGY STAR certified homes with an average HERS index score of 52 in 2023.

−3 HERS score

Zero-energy homes

Achieved an average HERS score of −3 for 20 net-zero homes at Sierra Crest (Fontana, CA) with grid-tied PV systems.

1,300+ trees

Greenspace initiative

Planted over 1,300 trees in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation across 18 regional events in 2022.

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

Articles

Careers at Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes Blog

Company

Overview

1985 Founded

Year Established

The company was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona.

5th Largest

U.S. Builder Ranking

The company is ranked as the fifth-largest homebuilder in the United States.

6B Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.

50% Savings

Energy Efficiency

Some buyers report utility bills reduced by up to 50% due to energy-saving designs.

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

13,308 homes

ENERGY STAR certified

Delivered 13,308 ENERGY STAR certified homes with an average HERS index score of 52 in 2023.

−3 HERS score

Zero-energy homes

Achieved an average HERS score of −3 for 20 net-zero homes at Sierra Crest (Fontana, CA) with grid-tied PV systems.

1,300+ trees

Greenspace initiative

Planted over 1,300 trees in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation across 18 regional events in 2022.

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

Articles

Careers at Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes Blog