Internships at The Korte Company
BE THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION
At The Korte Company, our success depends on building the best team for every construction project. That’s why we’re committed to cultivating a pipeline of the best young talent.
Our dynamic internship program puts bright, ambitious students alongside experienced construction professionals who drive the industry forward every day.






Ultimately, I want to become a project manager. I like to see how things go from dirt to an entire building. It’s been really cool, because when you come out to a jobsite, you’re always a little nervous. You’re like, ‘I’m just the intern.’ But here, you’re not just the intern. You’re not just a member of the team. You’re a member of the family. Without these good coworkers, the lighthearted environment, the family, the job wouldn’t be as fun.
COMPANY VALUES
“I’d rather drive nails than eat.”
Ralph Korte meant what he said. He was so obsessed with doing a good job that sometimes he wouldn’t even stop to eat. That mentality keeps us grounded in our company values.
No matter what their job is, everyone at The Korte Company has that drive, going above and beyond to ensure success on every project. Because we love what we do, and we take pride in what we build.
- OWNERSHIP
- Take responsibility for achievements and failures.
- COMMITMENT
- Understand that every project’s success demands honest, hard work.
- KNOWLEDGE
- Learn from experience. Share. Repeat.
- TRUST
- Earn it. Respect it.
- AMBITION
- Turn every challenge into an opportunity with passion and enthusiasm.

At The Korte Company, you are learning by doing. You are applying the skills that you’re learning in school to a real-world experience. You’re on the construction sites, and you’re in it, you’re doing it. And that’s something that’s been so awesome about working with The Korte Company this summer.
Former interns making their legacy
Build for the best
THIS IS A JOB, NOT A COFFEE RUN
Choose your path
Internships with The Korte Company are one of a kind — you won’t be making coffee runs.
Our interns work on real construction projects for actual customers — starting on day one. That’s because we believe the best education comes with scuffed boots and dirty hands.
Got an area you’re especially interested in? We match our interns with the right mentors and rewarding work you’ll be proud to do every day.
- DESIGN
- It all starts here. Our designers are involved from day one, helping customers carry their vision through construction.
- PRE-CONSTRUCTION
- As an estimator, you account for every nut, bolt, doorknob and light bulb to guarantee profitability and customer satisfaction.
- ENGINEERING
- Engineers are the link between our offices and job sites. You verify that what the designers propose can be executed by the construction team.
- FIELD CONSTRUCTION
- Get your hands dirty. You work on-site to ensure the job is done safely, on-time and on-budget. During construction, the buck stops with you.

When I started, I didn’t know what surveying was all about. Every day I learn more and more about how it all works. I watch my mentor do what he does and slowly store knowledge in my brain. I know in the future I want to take a surveying class; I should get an A in that class after this summer. This internship has been a great way for me to get my foot in the door in the industry.

Coast to coast opportunities
No matter where you are in the United States, you’re never far away from one of our projects.
When you’re on the job, you get to see how the job is. I’ve learned twice as much as what I learned in college just by actually working on a jobsite. Being in the field really opens your eyes, and it has made me more eager to continue working in construction down the road.

BENEFITS
Internship experience
If you’re serious about honing your skills and learning about this changing industry from the field, an internship with The Korte Company will get you there.
- HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
- Real-world project experience that builds skills you will actually use in your career.
- LEARN FROM THE PROFESSIONALS
- Mentorship from experienced construction professionals who know what it takes to succeed day in and day out.
- TRAINING
- Get your hands on the latest tech while learning about the latest construction methods and practices.
- GET A JOB
- We often offer post-internship employment opportunities. Many of our team members started out as interns.

It was certainly unexpected that I’d get hired full time. I didn’t know where I was going to go after the internship was over, so the opportunity to continue working here is a great fit for me. It’s a wonderful crowd of people that work here, and I’m excited to work with them for a longer period of time. I’m looking forward to this next stage of life.


WORK WITH US
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
Wake up. Punch the clock. Learn what it takes to build your career.
This isn’t a typical internship. That’s not what we do.
Join a heritage of hard work and innovative thinking; of taking pride in our work and showing kindness to others. Embrace the challenge of breathing life into vision. Seize the opportunity to do something more.