Summer Internship - Construction, Field Based

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Join Sargent as a 2027 Summer Field Intern!

Are you ready to launch your career with hands‑on experience in the Heavy Civil Construction Field? Sargent Corporation offers an exceptional summer internship program designed to equip you with practical skills, industry knowledge, and the opportunity to learn from professionals with decades of experience.

• Hands-On
  
  Experience:
  
  Gain practical field skills that complement your academic studies.
• Career Development: Start from the basics and progressively take on more responsibilities as you grow.
• Future Opportunities: Our aim is to see you evolve into a 1st Year Foreman role upon graduation, leading crews from day one and progressing into higher levels of leadership & management over time.

our internship experience is 100% field-based, extremely hands‑on, and is designed to be progressive year over year - culminating with a full-time offer for the right candidates.

• Mentor 1st Year Interns and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Gain experience in and exposure to all field roles.

• Lead and manage small teams.
• Work with Superintendents on planning and implementation.
• Maintain organized records and contribute to project analysis.

• Job Types: Temporary, Internship
• Salary: Starting from $21 per hour, progressive year over year
• Benefits: paid time off, referral program, boot reimbursement, 401(k), educational/partial tuition reimbursement (progressive)
• Educational Reimbursement: progressive, $1,500 to $2,500 per year for returning interns
• Schedule: 10-12 hour shifts (Field), 5 days per week with occasional Saturday shifts (project dependent)
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
• Willingness to Travel: 100% (Preferred), ability to travel to jobsites (required) - generous travel pay policy
• Work Location: Various projects in Virginia (Field based)

Interns must be actively enrolled in a 2- or 4- year course of study relating to construction

Kickstart your career with Sargent and transform your summer internship into a pathway to a successful career!

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