We Don't Just Build Buildings. We Build Careers.
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
4
“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.”
College
Cal Poly
Intern Year
2020
Position
Project Engineer
Years at XL
4
“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.”
College
Cal Poly
Intern Year
2022
Position
Project Engineer
“During my internship at XL Construction, I had the opportunity to apply the knowledge I gained in school and acquire real-world experience. XL creates an environment that’s not only welcoming but also deeply focused on growth and development, especially for interns. Ultimately, the company’s strong core values, exciting projects, and incredible people made it an easy decision for me to return as a full-time employee after my internship.”
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!
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Interested in an XL Internship?
Gain valuable work experience, define and refine your skills and make connections with industry professionals as an XL intern.
