What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship Program (Houston, TX/ Baton Rouge, LA/ Decatur, IL) - Austin Industrial position at Austin External?
We are seeking interns for our 2026 Summer Internship Program in several corporate office departments such as Construction, Maintenance, Estimating, Project Controls, Accounting, etc. The intern will work on a specific project, while learning Austin Industrial operations and processes. By collaborating with the departmental teams, interns will have the opportunity to have hands on experience, experience in the field, among exposure to many other aspects of the company. Come join our internship program that was ranked as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2024 presented by WayUp and Yello!
This is a paid 12 weeks full-time internship program that will start on Monday, May 18, 2026 and run through Friday, August 7, 2026. Austin Industrial’s office is in La Porte, TX, however, your intern assignment will be contingent upon your location. Our intern will also participate in various social events with fellow employee-owners and have the great opportunity to visit active project sites. Hear more about our intern experiences on our Internship Page - Real Projects, Real Impact.
Intern Duties:
- Assignments vary based on department requirements
- 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 an active Junior or Senior college student working toward a degree in one of these fields: Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Accounting, etc.
- Must possess a 3.0 GPA or higher & be able to work up to 40 hours per week
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S., offering single-source solutions to help maintain customer profit margins in facility operations, construction projects, and capital improvements.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/industrial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
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