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Build a Career That Means More

Our internships and full-time opportunities give you the chance to do meaningful work, learn from exceptional teammates and industry leaders, and build experiences that help you maximize your value and potential. Here, you'll find the support, trust, and opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact on projects, people, and communities.

We are more than a construction company

At Mortenson, we're not just builders; we're creators of extraordinary spaces and iconic structures. Powered by our rich history and breath of expertise as a multi-market, decades-long construction industry leader, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, complex projects from state-of the art commercial buildings to renewable energy facilities, and everything in between. Our commitment to building a world that inspires, connects people, and elevates communities has earned us an outstanding reputation in the industry. And just as our projects are bigger than many people imagine, the opportunities to learn, contribute, and shape your future here are more than you thought possible.

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More than a job

We provide hands-on experience, real career development, and the support to keep growing. From internships to full-time roles, you’ll have opportunities to do purposeful work, bring forward new ideas, and build a career filled with possibility. We offer:

  • A best-in-class internship and early career program
  • Real career development and exposure
  • A values-driven culture that invests in people
  • Diverse and purposeful work
  • Limitless growth opportunity
  • Benefits that truly support
  • Opportunity for travel and adventure
  • Innovation and impact
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More than a summer

An internship with our team is the start of something bigger. Internships at Mortenson mean:

  • Real work with real impact
  • Thoughtful onboarding and mentorship
  • Weekly programming focused on building your understanding, connections, and career
  • Performance feedback
  • Internships turn into long-term careers

Our internships are typically 12 weeks long, with a majority being offered in the summer. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and additional benefits including relocation assistance for applicable roles. Our internship program features roles in both construction operations and business support.

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Diverse markets, endless opportunities

We are constantly exploring ways to take our industry to the next level. Our expertise in diverse markets means stability in your future with flexibility to build the career of your dreams. Industries include:

Commercial
Data Centers
Federal Contracting 
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Sports + Entertainment and more…

Dive deeper into our roles

We'll show you how your degree and passions align with the type of roles in our organization and construction.

Growing as a person and as an engineer

Hannah had never been on a construction site before her first internship at Mortenson. Choosing to jump in headfirst to build data centers with the support of her teammates has made a tremendous impact on her as a person and as an engineer.

 

Building for the Greater Good™

Our commitment to doing the right thing extends beyond the work we build. Explore stories that show how Mortenson team members make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
 

Career growth and opportunities

At Mortenson, our strong investment in the growth of our business is rooted in the understanding that it creates valuable and exciting opportunities for team members. We are dedicated to fostering your development and advancement within our organization from intern or new graduate to senior level leadership. Below is an example of career advancement in the standard Project Management pathway.

Construction Project Manager career path

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

We value our rich differences and we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone belongs. We know that our team member uniqueness helps generate innovation, better decision-making, and superior performance.

From training and development efforts and events to community engagement and business resource groups, we continue to grow in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work each day and know that what you bring, makes us better.  Learn more about our DEI efforts.

 

What will you build?