2026 Summer Human Resources Internship Program (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Human Resources Internship

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies : Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Industries has a fantastic 2026 Summer Human Resources Internship available for a student focusing on a career within human resources. Our intern will be exposed to all different aspects of human resources including recruiting, onboarding, compensation and benefits, HR analytics, employee relations, as well as other day-to-day HR Generalist responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone to get great experience before graduation. In addition, you'll gain exposure to many operational aspects of the construction industry by working with Austin's subject-matter experts across our lines of business.

This is a paid 12 weeks full-time internship program that will start on Monday, May 18, 2026 and run through Friday, August 7, 2026. The position will report onsite to our office located in Uptown Dallas near Lemmon and McKinney Avenue. Our intern will also participate in various social and volunteer events with fellow employee-owners and have the great opportunity to visit an active project site.

Intern Duties

• Assignments vary across multiple HR functions such as Employee Engagement, Compensation and Benefits administration, Investigations, Recruiting, etc.
• Perform analytical reviews recommending creative ideas that enhance the overall business function
• Assist in daily activities learning different aspects of a business environment
• Participate in a final project that combines book knowledge with real world experience leading to a complete product or process
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Education and Experience

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish. Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please. This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.