The intern will support various HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation, and training while assisting with key departmental projects. Responsibilities include conducting research, managing logistics, analyzing company metrics, and drafting communications to support HR initiatives.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Key skills
Human ResourcesCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationResearchData analysisBenchmarkingLogisticsOnboardingSuccession planningPerformance managementTalent acquisitionCustomer serviceOrganizationTime management
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Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward. Mortenson’s broad portfolio of integrated services ensures that its customers’ investments result in high-performing assets. The result is a turnkey partner, fully invested in the business success of its customers.
Founded in 1954, Mortenson has operations across North America with offices in Chicago, Denver, Fargo, Iowa City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.mortenson.com.
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Description
Human Resources Intern
Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the
industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer,
and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans
markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At
Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a
collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.
We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced
environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re
proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check
out our opportunities!
As an intern, you’ll get hands-on experience right away, working alongside
project teams and partners to keep things moving. You’ll help solve real
problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day
one while building the foundation for your career.
Responsibilities
Our HR team at Mortenson is growing! The team has many opportunities for an
intern to learn and provide value and a fresh perspective to key projects we
will be accomplishing in 2027! This integrated experience as our Human Resources
Intern will allow you to support multiple teams, assisting with a variety of
projects and day-to-day tasks. Our department includes teams with these focus
areas: these focus areas:
* Communications
* Compensation and Benefits
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
* HR Business Partners
* HR Information Systems
* Talent Acquisition
* Training & Development
* Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:
* Partner with a mentor to guide your work through the summer
* Support projects that are critical to our department’s key initiatives for
the year, which may include:
* Attending meetings
* Conducting research
* Gathering data and benchmarking
* Drafting communications
* Managing logistics
* Providing updates to stakeholders
* Assist with annual processes that initiate within HR, for example:
onboarding, succession planning, Career Development Discussions, annual
performance review cycle, compensation cycle, etc.
* Conduct analysis of company metrics, such as hiring, performance, succession
planning, and turnover
* Create and review job descriptions for both professional and trade positions,
ensuring alignment with current roles by auditing existing descriptions
* Assist with day-to-day duties as assigned across departments
Program Overview:
Our summer intern program (May – August 2027) is designed to give you real,
hands-on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly
impact the business. You’ll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional
skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values
your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the chance to contribute,
learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.
Required Qualifications:
Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with
Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:
* Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Human Resources,
Business, or other related degree
*
Preferred Qualifications:
* Have previous related internship experience
* Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
* Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business
practices
* Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
and show initiative and leadership
* Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service
skills
* Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing
priorities
The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher
wages based on their year in school.
Please make note:
* Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
* Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44
days.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is
committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all
individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected
category.
Other Items to Note
* Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or
financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or
solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
* Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We
are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this
time.