Equipment Solutions Intern - Seattle

Mortenson; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson invites motivated students to join our Equipment Solutions internship, where you’ll work directly with project teams to supply high-quality equipment, support procurement, and help optimize equipment assets on live projects. This paid internship provides hands-on learning and a foundation for your construction career.

You’ll gain exposure to crane sizing, equipment management, and procurement processes, while collaborating across teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related degree.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Management – planning and procurement of equipment used in construction and handling internal/third-party rentals.
• System/Software management – exposure to software used to manage equipment and rentals.
• Procurement – assist with contract documents and consumable purchasing.
• Exposure to crane selection, sizing, evaluating rental options, and vendor bids.
• Exposure to equipment facility and construction field operations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Leadership

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As an intern, you’ll get hands‑on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career.

Responsibilities

Equipment Solutions supports our construction projects by supplying high-quality equipment rentals and innovative site services. We work with nearly every group within Mortenson as well as trade partners and vendors to ensure project goals are achieved through the important work of optimization of equipment assets. As our Equipment Solutions Intern, you’ll provide administrative and analytical support to the critical work of the team.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

• Equipment Management – planning and procurement of equipment utilized during the construction process including processing equipment requests/transactions (internal and third-party rentals), logistical coordination, and billing
• System/Software management – exposure to the various software used to manage equipment and process equipment rentals
• Procurement – assistance with receiving support, contract document management, and consumable purchasing
• Exposure to crane selection and sourcing, including sizing equipment, evaluating rental options, and soliciting vendor bids
• Exposure to equipment facility and construction field operations

Program Overview

Our summer intern program (May – August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands‑on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You’ll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.

Required Qualifications

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous related internship experience
• Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills and show initiative and leadership
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
• Are detail‑oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Please make note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.