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A GOOD FOUNDATION IS the KEY to success

Work with and learn from respected employee-owners across multiple construction disciplines who are passionate about your success (yes, yours!).

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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 experience 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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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
  • 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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internships at austin

our internship program

Internships at Austin are typically a 12-week summer exeprience and a prime opportunity for college students to begin developing their career. Summer placements run from June-August.

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

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 Tech University

Feb 11, 2026
11A-4P
Engineer Fair | Lubbock Memorial Civic Ctr.

Texas Tech University

Feb 11, 2026
10A-4:30P
Infrastructure Job Fair | Lubbock Memorial Civic Ctr.

University of Houston

Feb 11, 2026
10A-3P
Engineering & Technology Career Fair | UH Hilton, 2nd Floor

University of North Texas

Feb 11, 2026
3-6P
Business Career Fair | UNT Union

Texas State University

Feb 12, 2026
10A-4P
Construction & Concrete Industries Fair | LBJ Student Center

Arizona State University

Feb 18, 2026
10A-4P
SSEBE Construction Fair | Paul C. Helmick Center

Auburn University

Feb 18, 2026
8A-2P
Buildings Science Career Fair | Neville Arena

Texas A&M University

Feb 19, 2026
8A-2P
Construction Science Career Fair | Legends Event Center

Colorado State University

Feb 24, 2026
10A-3P
Construction Management Career Fair | Lory Student Center

Stephen F. Austin State University

Feb 24, 2026
11A-2P
CM & Interior Design Career Fair | Baker Pattillo Student Ctr.

Dallas Baptist University

Feb 25, 2026
11A-2P
Spring Career Expo | Hillcrest Great Hall

University of Florida

Feb 25, 2026
9A-4P
Construction Mgmt. Career Fair | Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Feb 26, 2026
10A-3P
Safety Career Fair | Hallie McKinney Ballroom

University of Oklahoma

Feb 26, 2026
3-6P
College of Architecture Career Fair | Gaylord Family Mem. Stadium

University of Texas - Arlington

Mar 3, 2026
9A-3P
Construction Mgmt. Workshop (not Engineering) | UTA The Commons

University of North Texas

Mar 4, 2026
11A-3P
STEM Career Fair | Discovery Park

University of Texas - Arlington

Mar 4, 2026
12-4P
All Majors Job & Internship Fair | UTA Maverick Activities Ctr.

University of Texas - Arlington

Mar 5, 2026
10A-3P
Engineering Career Fair | Maverick Activity Center

University of Arkansas

Mar 11, 2026
10A-3P
STEM & Internship Fair | Bud Walton Arena

Sam Houston State University

Mar 18, 2026
9A-2P
Career & Internship Fair Week | 1717 Avenue J., Huntsville, TX

Louisiana State University

Mar 20, 2026
8A-2P
Construction Interview Day | LSU Student Union Ballroom

University of Texas - Dallas

Apr 15, 2026
1-3P
JSOM 2026 Spring Fair | Davidson-Grundy Alumni Center

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.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Straight from the source - Austin interns share their insights about the value of an Austin summer internship.

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I like that Austin is employee-owned. It gives you more incentive to try harder on projects and get projects done because, at the end of the day, we all get a piece of the pie."

Aaron Ellis

Employee owner since:
University of Oklahoma

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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 - Talea Wiseman

2025 Interns - Fernando Osornio

2025 Interns - Raegan Chambers

2025 Interns - Bryce Mitchell

2025 Interns - Peter Humrichouse

2025 Interns - Brooke Burnett

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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