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Interns

Students and Recent Graduates

As an intern at XL, you will receive in-depth training from top industry professionals, unique on-the-job opportunities, and mentoring relationships with other experienced XLers. Our internship program is designed to build on what you learn in the classroom and help you explore a range of career paths in the innovative and rewarding world of construction.

Career Paths to Explore

Career paths at XL are designed to be flexible and provide opportunity to experience and gain different skill sets. Below are some of the internship opportunities we offer.

Project Engineer

Provides a track towards a career as a Project Manager.

Field Engineer

With more field-focused activities, this internship leads to a Project Superintendent career.

MEP Engineer

Supports the MEP Coordinator in the coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, and fire protection design and installation

Cost Engineer

This path leads you towards a career as an Estimator or in Preconstruction.

Construction Technology Specialist

This position assists the assessment of accuracy and completeness of design and trade models and leads to a career in construction technology.

Accounting

Gain understanding of construction accounting processes and provide support and guidance to project teams.

Marketing

Let your creative juices flow and assist the marketing and business development team with proposals, copy, design, and promotional materials.

College

Chico State

Intern Year

2019

Position

Sr Project Engineer

Years at XL

3

“I’ve been given tasks that actually have an impact on the job and I’m allowed to figure out the best way to handle them. Though the team is there to answer my questions, I’m allowed to do the heavy lifting. I thoroughly enjoyed working with XL and was given many more opportunities to learn than I expected.”

Scott McCoy

College

Cal Poly

Intern Year

2020

Position

Project Engineer

Years at XL

2

“XL gave me the perfect balance of guidance and my own responsibilities. My entire team invested in my success and growth and made me feel like part of the team from day one.”

Makenna Gitchell

College

Cal Berkeley

Intern Year

2022

Position

Project Engineer

Years at XL

1

“XL gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge tenfold while having fun. From interactive intern events to a fantastic project team, a great atmosphere was fostered for me to succeed and grow.”

Christian Lander

What Our Former Interns - Now XLers - Have to Say

Recent interns had nothing but rave reviews for their immersive intern experience. Their commitment and hard work paid off as they all became full-time XL employees!

Interested in an XL Internship?

Gain valuable work experience, define and refine your skills and make connections with industry professionals as an XL intern.

Apply for an Internship

Interested in an XL Internship?

Gain valuable work experience, define and refine your skills and make connections with industry professionals as an XL intern.

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