2027 Summer People​/HR Internship Program (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

2027 Summer People/HR Internship Program (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: 2027S032982

• Posted :
  August 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.

-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies:
Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has a fantastic 2027 Summer People/HR Internship available for a student focusing on a career within human resources. Our intern will be exposed to all different aspects of human resources including recruiting, onboarding, compensation and benefits, HR analytics, employee relations, as well as other day-to-day HR Generalist responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone to get great experience before graduation.

In addition, you’ll gain exposure to many operational aspects of the construction industry by working with Austin’s subject-matter experts across our lines of business.

Come join our internship program that was ranked as one of the
Top 100 Internship Programs of
2024
and
2026 presented by Way Up and Yello!

This is a paid 12 weeks full-time internship program that will start on Monday, May 17, 2027 and run through

Friday, August 6, 2027.Our intern will report to our corporate headquarters located in Dallas, TX (Uptown area).Our intern will also participate in various social and volunteer events with fellow employee-owners and have the great opportunity to visit an active project site. Hear more about our intern experiences on our Internship Page - Real Projects, Real Impact.

• Explore multiple HR disciplines, including Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
• Develop analytical and problem-solving skills by reviewing processes, interpreting workforce data, and recommending improvements.
• Gain real-world experience supporting day-to-day HR activities and collaborating with employees, managers, and business leaders.
• Strengthen professional communication, organization, and project management skills through participation in cross-functional initiatives.
• Complete a meaningful internship project that applies classroom knowledge to a business challenge and delivers a tangible solution or process improvement.

Intern Duties:

• Assignments vary across multiple HR functions such as Employee Engagement, Compensation and Benefits administration, Investigations, Recruiting, etc.
• Perform analytical reviews recommending creative ideas that enhance the overall business function
• Assist in daily activities learning different aspects of a business environment
• Participate in a final project that combines book knowledge with real world experience leading to a complete product or process
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Human Resources or a related field. Junior or Senior strongly preferred
• Some experience in an office environment preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel skills required; ability to produce and analyze data
• Targeted graduation date between August 2027 and December 2028
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week
• Must be able to commute onsite to assigned location
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred
• Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Our People/HR intern is assigned a supervisor who is a professional with both expertise and educational background in this field. They can expect a preliminary meeting with their supervisor to discuss the goals, expectations, and desired outcomes of the internship. Employee-owners participating in an internship will be reviewed upon the…