2026 Summer Intern – Heavy Civil Construction Field

Job Description

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Job Title: 2026 Summer Intern – Heavy Civil Construction Field

Company: Sargent Corporation

Location: Various projects in Maine and New Hampshire (Field)

Job Type: Temporary, Internship

Schedule: 10-12 hour shifts, 5 days per week with occasional Saturday shifts (project dependent)

Salary: Starting from $19.50 per hour, progressive year over year

About Sargent Corporation:

Sargent Corporation offers an exceptional summer internship program designed to equip students with practical skills, industry knowledge, and the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals in the Heavy Civil Construction Field. Our program is focused on providing hands-on experience and a clear path for career development within the company.

What We Offer:

• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical field skills that directly complement your academic studies.
• Career Development: Start with foundational knowledge and progressively take on more responsibilities as you grow within the program.
• Future Opportunities: Our goal is to develop interns into a 1st Year Foreman role upon graduation, empowering them to lead crews from day one and advance into higher levels of leadership & management over time.

Internship Experience – 100% Field-Based & Progressive:

Our internship experience is entirely field-based, extremely hands-on, and structured to be progressive year over year, aiming to culminate in a full-time offer for successful candidates.

Advanced Field Experience (for returning interns):

• Mentor 1st Year Interns and actively contribute to project planning and execution.
• Gain comprehensive experience and exposure to all field roles within heavy civil construction.

Foreman Trainee Experience (for advanced interns):

• Lead and manage small teams on various construction tasks.
• Collaborate closely with Superintendents on project planning and implementation strategies.
• Maintain organized project records and contribute to thorough project analysis.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Boot Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Educational Reimbursement: Progressive, ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 per year for returning interns.
• Generous Travel Pay Policy

Requirements:

• Active Enrollment: Must be actively enrolled in a 2- or 4-year course of study relating to construction.
• Driver’s License: Required.
• Willingness to Travel: 100% (Preferred). Ability to travel to various jobsites (Required).
• Work Location: Ability to work at various project sites across Maine and New Hampshire.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the program. In your cover letter, highlight your passion for construction, demonstrate your motivation, showcase your strong work ethic, and convey a positive attitude to illustrate how you can both contribute to and benefit significantly from our internship program.

Kickstart your career with Sargent and transform your summer internship into a pathway to a successful career in heavy civil construction!

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