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2026 Summer Internship - Construction

Sargent
Orono, ME Intern
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Join Sargent as a 2026 Summer Intern!

Are you ready to launch your career with hands-on experience in the Heavy Civil Construction Field? Sargent Corporation offers an exceptional summer internship program designed to equip you with practical skills, industry knowledge, and the opportunity to learn from professionals with decades of experience.

What We Offer

  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical field skills that complement your academic studies.
  • Career Development: Start from the basics and progressively take on more responsibilities as you grow.
  • Future Opportunities: Our aim is to see you evolve into a 1st Year Foreman role upon graduation, leading crews from day one and progressing into higher levels of leadership & management over time.

Internship Roles: our internship experience is 100% field-based, extremely hands-on, and is designed to be progressive year over year - culminating with a full-time offer for the right candidate.

Advanced Field Experience

  • Mentor 1st Year Interns and contribute to project planning and execution.
  • Gain experience in and exposure to all field roles.

Foreman Trainee Experience

  • Lead and manage small teams.
  • Work with Superintendents on planning and implementation.
  • Maintain organized records and contribute to project analysis.

Details

  • Job Types: Temporary, Internship
  • Salary: Starting from $19.50 per hour, progressive year over year
  • Benefits: paid time off, referral program, boot reimbursement, 401(k), educational reimbursement (progressive)
  • Educational Reimbursement: progressive, $1,500 to $2,500 per year for returning interns
  • Schedule: 10-12 hour shifts (Field), 5 days per week with occasional Saturday shifts (project dependent)
  • License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
  • Willingness to Travel: 100% (Preferred), ability to travel to jobsites (required) - generous travel pay policy
  • Work Location: Various projects in Maine and New Hampshire (Field)

Interns must be actively enrolled in a 2- or 4- year course of study relating to construction

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest. Highlight your interest in construction, motivation, effort, and attitude to show how you can contribute to and benefit from our internship program.

Kickstart your career with Sargent and transform your summer internship into a pathway to a successful career!

Salary : $1,500 - $2,500

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