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The Poettker Internship Experience

Your internship is more than a summer job. It’s an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build meaningful industry connections, and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact in communities across the country. Working alongside experienced professionals, interns are immersed in real-world construction operations, developing both technical knowledge and professional skills while exploring potential career paths. Whether your interests are in project management, field operations, engineering, safety, estimating, accounting, marketing, or another area of the business, Poettker’s internship program is designed to provide valuable learning experiences that support your growth and future success.

Why Intern With Us?

  • Hands-on, Real-World Experience

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Designated Mentor

  • Continuous Training 

  • Networking

  • Employee Appreciation Events

Poettker Culture

As a family-owned business, Poettker Construction treats its employees like family, providing opportunities to learn, socialize, and team build. Safety guides everything we do and serves as the core pillar of our company culture. We believe in supporting the communities in which we live and work through volunteering and charitable giving. The Poettker CODE defines what we stand for — Committing to finishing what we start, Owning our responsibilities, Directing with clarity and respect, and Ethically treating others with dignity and integrity. And our relationships are what drive our business forward. Our quality relationships build quality projects, and that relationship-first perspective inspires us to welcome interns as valued members of the team and encourage them to contribute, ask questions, and learn from experienced professionals.

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Poettker Construction has offered internships in the following areas; please click the below button to view Poettker’s current job openings.

  • Field Operations
  • Project Management
  • Preconstruction/Estimating
  • Risk Management
  • Business Development
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
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Testimonials

A young man in a green collared shirtMy supervisor assigned me tasks outside my comfort zone to help me grow my experience in the construction field. He was available to answer any questions I asked and walked me through any mistakes I made.”

— William Meyer, Field Operations Intern

A grinning blond man with a mustache and collared shirtGarrett and Stephanie were very helpful in getting me started with Poettker’s spreadsheet templates and the estimating process. They both tried to make sure I understood why a decision was made and always included me in conversations and meetings.”

— Brayden Klein, Preconstruction Intern

A smiling woman with long, strawberry-blonde hair, a necklace and a flowered shirtThroughout my internship, I was given so many opportunities to grow and learn from some of the best people on the Poettker team, and I had a great experience in the field and on jobsites learning things first-hand. The hands-on training and positive reinforcement really helped me become the Project Engineer I am today. It was so easy to accept their full-time offer because of how much I grew and learned in my internship and how amazing the team is. I can honestly say the people here are a huge plus. I absolutely plan to grow and build my career at Poettker’s for the foreseeable future.”

— Katie Toennies, Former Project Management Intern/Current Project Engineer

A smiling man with short brown hair wearing a maroon shirtI’d have to say that my favorite part of doing internships with Poettker Construction has just been the numerous job sites I’ve been able to get on now. I’ve been on probably 8 or 9 with them throughout the 3 years I’ve been with them. You’re seeing something new every single day — a new problem, a new challenge.”

— Dalton Fox, Former Operations Intern/Current Project Engineer – Operations

A man with red hair and a blue collared shirt tilts his headThis internship has basically been a huge hands-on experience for me. I wouldn’t get this at school or possibly even at a different company. I’m doing stuff that’s meaningful; I’m learning actual computer programs that I can use for the rest of my career. I’m actually learning how to run a meeting. I’m sitting in real meetings. I’m not just sitting doing my own work on the side while the rest of the team is off working on actual projects that impact real people. I’m also actually impacting real people while at the same time doing an internship and still learning my own skills and learning how to improve and prepare for the rest of my career.”

— Aidan Toennies, Preconstruction Intern

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting an internship is an exciting step, and we’re here to help make the experience as smooth and rewarding as possible. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about Poettker Construction’s internship program, including information about responsibilities, expectations, opportunities for growth, and what you can expect during your time with our team.

A. Come prepared to introduce yourself, discuss your academic background, and share your career interests and goals. Reviewing our website, current projects, and company values beforehand can help you have a more meaningful conversation with our team. Bringing an updated résumé, dressing professionally, and preparing a few thoughtful questions are also great ways to make a strong impression and learn more about internship and career opportunities.

A. We welcome applications from college students, trade school students, and recent high school graduates pursuing careers in construction, engineering, safety, quality, business, accounting, marketing, human resources, and related fields. While prior construction experience is not required, preference is given to students studying construction management, civil engineering, construction trades, and other relevant programs.

“I’m fresh out of high school, and I don’t have much experience in the construction field. So I’m hoping just to get the basics down in the construction field before I attend SIUE this fall for my construction management degree.”

— William Meyer, Operations Intern

A. Poettker offers internship opportunities throughout the year, including summer, spring, and fall semesters based on business needs. Applications are continuously accepted, and students are encouraged to apply early as positions may fill quickly.

A. Typically, prospective interns will submit an online employment application. If selected, the intern will participate in a pre-screen phone interview, which may be followed by an in-person interview.

A. Yes, Poettker Construction strongly values professional development. All interns complete our standard employee onboarding with safety training. You’ll be introduced to Elevate, Poettker’s learning management system. Your assigned mentor will provide hands-on training and exposure to real-world projects. Throughout your internship, experienced professionals will provide guidance, answer questions, and help you develop the technical and professional skills to succeed in the construction industry.

A. Interns work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and assignments, gaining practical experience while contributing to project success.

Workplace Inclusion

Poettker Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.