What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Spring/Summer 2026 position at Knife River - North Central?
Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams, that in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The internship runs from June - August 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)
You must be actively enrolled in university/college with a focus in one of the following majors:
- Construction Management/Materials Management/Project Manager
- Maintenance
- Engineering/Estimating
- Manufacturing
- Environmental
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Desired Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills to work well with others in a team-setting
- Strong communication skills: verbal & written
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and desire to learn
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Background in Microsoft Office
- Minimum GPA 3.00
Position Details:
- Report to department manager/supervisor
- Work closely with members of the respective department and others as needed
- Complete an internship-long project
- 12-week full-time OR part-time internship
- MUST pass pre-employment drug screen & background checks
- Take on various tasks as needed/able
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
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Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.