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A GOOD FOUNDATION IS the KEY to success

Work with and learn from respected employee-owners across multiple construction disciplines who are passionate about your success (yes, yours!).

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Why become an intern?

real projects, real impact

Imagine working side-by-side with construction leaders in your field of study. Imagine gaining intensive hands-on experience while working on multi-million dollar construction projects.

Now, imagine yourself in a paid Austin internship.

An internship at Austin provides you with on-the-job experience with one of the nation’s leading construction companies. You’ll learn from industry experts, build transferrable skills, and prepare for your future.

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eligibility requirements

To be eligible for an internship at Austin, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or higher education program
  • Entering your junior or senior year
  • For Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial, you should be working toward a degree in one of these related fields: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering
  • For Accounting-based internships, you should be working toward a degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Be available for placement from late May to early August (12 weeks)

NOTE: For students seeking a semester-long internship, we offer placements in the spring and fall semesters.

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our internship program

Internships at Austin are typically a 12-week summer exeprience and a prime opportunity for college students to begin developing their career. Summer placements run from June-August.

Watch the video to hear from Austin interns about their internship experience.

YOU’ll be in great company

Working alongside construction professionals and fellow students from schools across the U.S., you’ll gain valuable skills and experience, as well as lasting connections to help you build your career.

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ABOUT Austin

find your place—we’ve got room

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified construction companies. Powered by more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin provides premier civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Straight from the source - Austin interns share their insights about the value of an Austin summer internship.

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I was looking for a place where I could put my accounting skills to work, and see the results of my work. Austin was a great place for that reason - I get to see buildings and roads when I'm driving a feel a sense of pride."

Jacqueline Piedra

Employee owner since:
University of North Texas

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OUR VALUES SET US APART

Safety

Our moral commitment to zero incidents empowers everyone to ensure the safest possible work environment.

Service

Austin cultivates the highest level of service to our customers, employee-owners, community, and industry.

Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable to uncompromised moral and ethical principles and trustworthiness in all we do.

Ownership

As a 100% employee-owned company, each of us has a vested interest in Austin's success: We Own It!

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ENGINEER YOUR FUTURE. BUILD SOMETHING GREAT.

Have questions about internships at Austin? Reach out to our Internships team to learn more.

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