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eligibility requirements

To be eligible for an internship at Austin, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or higher education program
  • Entering your junior or senior year
  • For Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial, you should be working toward a degree in one of these related fields: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering
  • For Accounting-based internships, you should be working toward a degree in Accounting or Finance
  • For Communications-based internships, you should be working toward a degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • Be available for placement from late May to early August (12 weeks)

NOTE: For students seeking a semester-long internship, we offer placements in the spring and fall semesters.

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WHY BECOME AN INTERN?

real projects, real impact

Imagine working side-by-side with construction leaders in your field of study. Imagine gaining intensive hands-on experience while working on multi-million dollar construction projects.

Now, imagine yourself in a paid Austin internship.

An internship at Austin provides you with on-the-job training with one of the nation’s leading construction companies. You’ll learn from industry experts, build transferrable skills, and prepare for your future.

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our internship program

Internships at Austin are 12-weeks from late May to August and a prime opportunity for college students to begin developing their career.

Watch the video to hear from Austin interns about their internship experience.

THE BEST OF THE BEST

Austin is pleased to be recognized by Yello and WayUp in its 2026 ranking of the nation's 100 Top Internship Programs!

The annual list was created to serve as reminder to employers to recognize how investing in a diverse internship program can be an investment in their own future. To this end, Austin’s program motto, "Real Projects, Real Impact," reflects its commitment to providing interns with meaningful, hands-on work where they contribute to the company’s success alongside employee-owners.

Congratulations to the Austin team for this incredible success!

YOU’ll be in great company

Working alongside construction professionals and fellow students from schools across the U.S., you’ll gain valuable skills and experience, as well as lasting connections to help you build your career.

Look for Austin at one of these career events:

Texas A&M University

Sep 9, 2026
9A-5P
2533 Midtown Pk Blvd., Bryan, TX

University of Texas

Sep 9, 2026
10A-4P
Engineering Expo | Recreational Sports Center

University of Oklahoma

Sep 10, 2026
3-6P
GCA Career and Internship Fair | MidFirst Bank East Stadium Club

University of Texas - San Antonio

Sep 11, 2026
9A-12P
Career Fair | 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX

Auburn University

Sep 15, 2026
10A-2P
Building Science Career Fair | Neville Arena

Tarleton State University

Sep 15, 2026
10A-2P
Engineering, Tech and Ag Job Fair | EECU Event Center

University of Texas - Arlington

Sep 15, 2026
10A-3P
Engineering Career Fair | Maverick Activity Center

Prairie View A&M University

Sep 16, 2026
8A-5P
Architecture & Construction Science | Archie-Kennedy Building

University of Houston

Sep 16, 2026
10A-3P
Cullen College of Engineering Career Fair | UH Hilton

University of Texas - Arlington

Sep 16, 2026
12-4P
All Majors Job & Internship Fair

Texas A&M University

Sep 17, 2026
7A-6P
Construction Science Career Fair | Legends Event Center

University of Arkansas

Sep 17, 2026
10A-3P
Construction Science | Bud Walton Arena

University of North Texas

Sep 17, 2026
4-6:30P
Meet the Accounting Firms Night | UNT Union

University of Texas - Arlington

Sep 17, 2026
Construction Management Workshop | UTA The Commons

Grand Canyon University

Sep 18, 2026
12-2:30P
Engineering, Analytics, and Tech Career Fair | GCU Arena

Louisiana Tech University

Sep 23, 2026
10A-3P
Career Fair | Student Center - TONK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Sep 23, 2026
10A-2P
Career Fair | Hallie McKinney Ballroom

Texas Tech University

Sep 23, 2026
11A-4P
Infrastructure Job Fair | Lubbock Memorial Civic Ctr.

University of North Texas

Sep 23, 2026
STEM Career Fair | Discovery Park

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Sep 24, 2026
Construction Management Career Fair | Alex Madonna Expo Center

Purdue University

Sep 25, 2026
10A-5P
Bowen School of Construction Career Fair | Cordova Recreation Center

Arizona State University

Sep 30, 2026
Construction Career Fair | Paul C. Helmick Center

Northern Arizona University

Oct 9, 2026
Construction Management Career Fair | du Bois South Union Ballroom

Louisiana State University

Oct 22, 2026
1-4P
CIAC Career Fair | Patrick Taylor Hall

Dallas Baptist University

Oct 26, 2026
11A-2P
Fall Career Expo | 3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy.

ABOUT Austin

find your place—we’ve got room

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified construction companies. Powered by more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin provides premier civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial.

OUR VALUES SET US APART

Safety

Our moral commitment to zero incidents empowers everyone to ensure the safest possible work environment.

Service

Austin cultivates the highest level of service to our customers, employee-owners, community, and industry.

Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable to uncompromised moral and ethical principles and trustworthiness in all we do.

Ownership

As a 100% employee-owned company, each of us has a vested interest in Austin's success: We Own It!

MEDIA

2025 Interns - Bryce Mitchell

2025 Interns - Talea Wiseman

2025 Interns - Brooke Burnett

2025 Interns - Raegan Chambers

2025 Interns - Peter Humrichouse

2025 Interns - Kade Woodward

ENGINEER YOUR FUTURE. BUILD SOMETHING GREAT.

Have questions about internships at Austin? Reach out to our Internships team to learn more.

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