2027 Summer Internship - Construction, Field Based

Sargent; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Referral program

Boot reimbursement

401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Sargent Corporation in Maine is seeking a Summer Field Intern for a hands-on, field-based program. You will gain practical experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and work toward leadership roles across project sites in Maine and eastern New Hampshire.

Interns rotate through foreman trainee experiences, plan and execute field tasks with supervision, and can secure a full-time offer upon graduation if performance is strong.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a 2- or 4-year construction-related program.
• Driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel 100% to jobsites.
• Strong hands-on work ethic and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Mentor first-year interns and assist with project planning.
• Lead small field crews and coordinate with superintendents.
• Maintain organized records and contribute to project analysis.
• Support evolution toward foreman role.

Skills

Field experience

Team leadership potential

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Enrolled in construction-related program

Job description

Join Sargent as a 2027 Summer Field 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 candidates.

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 $20.25 per hour, progressive year over year
• Benefits: paid time off, referral program, boot reimbursement, 401(k), educational/partial tuition 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 eastern New Hampshire (Field)

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

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