General Internship

Are you curious about a career in construction or eager to learn more about what we do at ESI? We’re always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Submit your application here, and we’ll help identify where your skills and interests might be the best fit.

Note - If you’ve already applied to a specific internship listed on our website, there’s no need to apply to multiple openings. We’ll ensure your application is considered across relevant opportunities.

Gain practical, on-site experience while exploring the many dimensions of the construction industry. Our approach introduces you to the software, techniques, and teamwork that drives a successful organization. You’ll bridge classroom knowledge with hands-on application, sharpening your skills in project management, problem-solving, leadership, and effective communication.

Construction Management Intern

Overview

• On-site for one project with opportunities to visit the office and walk other job sites.
• Typically working 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer (exact schedule TBD based on project and team needs).
• Mentored by a Superintendent, Project/Field Engineer, and/or Project Manager.
• Exposure to shadow Project Engineer/Project Manager and Field Engineer/Superintendent Responsibilities.
• Technical and soft skill trainings.
• Start and end dates flexible with your school and personal schedule.
• Interested in learning more? Visit esiconstruction.com/our-culture/internships/
  
  

Possible Responsibilities

• Representing ESI as an ambassador to clientele, design teams, city officials, and subcontractors.
• Assist in all aspects of a construction project, including bidding, construction/operations, project close-out, and warranty, depending on phase of assigned project.
• Manage project documentation control, including organizing, maintaining, and updating plan updates (ASIs, CCDs, etc.), RFIs and responses, submittals, and taking and distributing meeting minutes.
• Assist in the management and coordination of on-site trades.
• And more!
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED completed and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related majors preferred. The ideal candidate will be within 2 years, or less, of graduation/successful completion of their degree.
  
  

Project Coordinator / Project Accountant - Operations Intern

Overview

• On-site at our office in Meridian.
• Typically working 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer (exact schedule TBD based on project and team needs).
• Mentored by a Business Manager, Project Coordinator, and/or Project Accountant.
• Start and end dates flexible with your school and personal schedule.
• Interested in learning more? Visit esiconstruction.com/our-culture/internships/
  
  

Possible Responsibilities

• Project Coordinator:
• Administrative support to project management team.
• Bid activities.
• Project documentation management, correspondence, and logs.
• Subcontract/Purchase order distribution and tracking.
• Compliance documentation and tracking.
• Change management document distribution and tracking.
• Closeout documentation.
• Project documentation archival.
• And more!
• Project Accountant:
• Subcontractor joint check documentation, correspondence, and processing.
• Contract and state compliance efforts.
• Project accounting and financial analysis.
• Subcontract payment processing.
• Accounting closeout processes.
• And more!
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED completed and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related majors preferred. The ideal candidate will be within 2 years, or less, of graduation/successful completion of their degree.
  
  

Business Support Intern

Overview

• On-site at our office in Meridian.
• Typically working 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer (exact schedule TBD based on team needs).
• Start and end dates flexible with your school and personal schedule.
• Interested in learning more? Visit esiconstruction.com/our-culture/internships/
  
  

Possible Responsibilities

Marketing Intern:

• Supporting the Marketing team with proposals, various media initiatives (design/photo/video), and other marketing efforts.
• Attend & help coordinate company events that occur during your internship, including groundbreakings, ESI CARES events, employee events, etc.
  
  

Overview

Information Technology Intern:

• Supporting the Information Technology team with service desk requests, asset management, and other installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting efforts.
  
  

Overview

Human Resources Intern:

• Supporting the Human Resources team with employee onboarding communication, human resources documentation, benefits administration, and insight into applicable laws and policies (including affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, etc.).
  
  

Additional Business Support Internships:

• Business Development
• Organizational Development
• Building Operations
• And more!
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED completed and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, HR, computer science, information technology, or business administration, or related majors preferred. The ideal candidate will be within 2 years, or less, of graduation/successful completion of their degree.
  
  

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. It is ESI’s commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.