Internship Program - Virginia Region 2026 - 2027

The Walsh Group; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid US Holidays

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Walsh Group offers internships across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Ashburn, VA, giving hands-on experience in project engineering and field management while preparing you for leadership roles both on and off the jobsite.

The program includes on-site or office work supporting estimating and preconstruction, with potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate for specific roles may be required.
• Program provides exposure to project engineering and field management.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination.
• Estimate costs for change orders.
• Solicit bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity.
• Schedule contracts and materials.
• Maintain document control.
• Coordinate subcontractors and safety management.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Write RFIs and submittals; assist in change orders.

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking Interns projects located in Virginia Beach, VA, Chesapeake, VA and Ashburn, VA.

Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands‑on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation. Our interns work on jobsites or in the office helping with pursuits in our estimating and preconstruction departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will learn about multiple career paths in our company, and will be trained to become a full‑time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination
• Estimating cost for change orders
• Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
• Scheduling of various contracts and materials
• Document control
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Safety management
• Participation in team meetings
• Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Seeking a bachelor's degree is preferred
• The ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferred
• Specific roles may require relocation

Intern Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Category: Intern & Co-op

Job Type: FTE

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran