AI Intern
MN, United States | HQ Business Support
AI Intern
Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.
We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!
As an intern, you’ll get hands-on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career.
Responsibilities
Mortenson’s i4 department seeks an AI intern to join our team to help further the goals of the organization. This role will support the development of AI agents and tools that improve how we work – from smarter communication, automation within construction solutions, and predictive insights. The AI Intern will collaborate with the AI team and Data Solutions to prototype solutions, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence.
Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:
Assist in building and testing AI agents and custom AI systems
Contribute to prompt engineering agent workflows, and user feedback loops
Help prepare data sets for training and evaluation, while experimenting with pre-trained models for NPL, computer vision, and generative AI
Document learning and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
All other duties as assigned
Program Overview:
Our summer intern program (May – August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands-on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You’ll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.
Required Qualifications:
Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or other related degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Have previous related internship experience
Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership
Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities
The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school.
Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Mortenson by the numbers
$11B
2025 revenue
12
regional offices across the US
10,000+
team members
35
best workplace awards (last 5 years)
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