About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship program for Summer 2027. You will work alongside experienced professionals on heavy civil and industrial infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, and rail. The program offers hands-on experience across four primary tracks: Field Engineering, Estimating, Safety, and Geospatial.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with project teams to support daily operations and coordination.
- Assist with technical reviews, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to construction processes, tools, and technologies.
- Field Engineering: Support daily construction activities, assist with layout and surveying, and help ensure quality control.
- Estimating: Learn to analyze plans and specifications, develop cost estimates, and contribute to bid preparation.
- Safety: Participate in safety audits, monitor compliance, and promote safety on active job sites.
- Geospatial: Use mapping and modeling tools to support project planning and execution.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Occupational Safety, Geomatics, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills.
- A desire to build and solve problems.
- A valid driver license.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to project teams.
Location & details#
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Burnsville, MN; Johnstown, OH; Cedar Rapids, IA; Duluth, MN; Point Pleasant, WV; Sioux Falls, SD; Marshalltown, IA; Valley City, ND; Grand Forks, ND.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
About Ames Construction
Ames Construction is a heavy civil and industrial general contractor. Founded in 1962 and based in Burnsville, Minnesota, the company operates as an employee-owned business. It manages projects across sectors including mining, water resources, transportation, and federal infrastructure. The firm employs over 4,000 people and maintains multiple offices across the United States.
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