Heavy Civil Construction Intern – Summer 2026
Locations : Project sites across Utah, Colorado, and Arizona (with potential travel to surrounding states)
Pay : $24 / hr + per diem (based on location / situation)
Type : Full-time summer internship
Join WW Clyde – Where You Work Matters
For nearly a century, WW Clyde has delivered highways, bridges, dams, runways, large-diameter pipelines, and major earthwork across the Intermountain West. We’re field-first, people-focused, and serious about developing the next generation of builders. As a WW Clyde intern, you’ll work side-by-side with project teams on real work that moves schedules, budgets, and quality—while building the foundations of your career.
Intern Selection Process
Applications Open and Interviewing : Now
Intern Day (On-Site) : November 21, 2025 – Orem, UT (Headquarters)
- The top ~45 applicants will be invited to our all-day event (company travel assistance provided).
- Team construction challenge, Q&A lunch with prior interns, and interview rounds with Area Managers, Project Managers.
- Official offers will begin going out immediately following Intern Day.
What You’ll Do (Job Summary)
As a Heavy Civil Construction Intern , you’ll support both field and office operations similar to a Field Engineer. You’ll help interpret plans and specs, track quantities, assist with subcontractor coordination, and contribute to quality, schedule, and cost objectives—guided by mentors on active heavy-civil projects.
Sample Responsibilities
Review plans / specifications; assist with work plans and submittals.Perform quantity takeoffs and track daily production / installed quantities.Support field inspections, testing coordination, and basic QC documentation.Help coordinate subcontractors, delivery windows, and site logistics.Collect field measurements and supply counts for billing / budgeting.Assist with estimate setup, data entry in takeoff / PM software, and pay requests.Update look-ahead schedules and contribute to progress reporting and photo logs.Model WW Clyde’s safety culture; participate in daily huddles and JHAs.Qualifications
Actively pursuing a Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar degree; sophomore standing or higher by Summer 2026.Willing and able to travel / temporarily relocate to project sites for the internship.Strong initiative, work ethic, and leadership potential; effective communicator.Solid organization / time-management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Word / Outlook.Prior hands on or internship experience (construction, trades, farming, surveying, etc.) is a plus but not required.Why Intern at WW Clyde?
Real Work, Real Impact : Contribute to high profile DOT and heavy civil projects.Mentorship : Work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators.Growth : On site training, and exposure to modern construction tech.Compensation : $24 / hr + per diem (where applicable).Field-First Culture : Safety, integrity, teamwork—and a pathway to future full-time roles.Start Date : Summer 2026
Posting Closes : October 31, 2025
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and pre-employment drug screen (including THC).
W.W. Clyde & Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.