Internship

Build Your Career with Curran Contracting

For over 90 years, Curran Contracting has been building the infrastructure that supports communities throughout the Midwest. As a leading heavy civil contractor, Curran self-performs site development, excavation, mass grading, underground utilities, soil modification, asphalt paving, and asphalt production, serving commercial, industrial, and government clients throughout Illinois and Indiana.

Curran operates from six locations across Illinois and Indiana, including Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Island Lake, Sycamore, Oswego, and Merrillville.

Our success is built on quality work, strong relationships, and our core values of Family, Respect, Partnership, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement.

We're looking for motivated students who are ready to take what they're learning in the classroom and experience how it comes to life in the construction industry.

Internship Summary

Curran's 10-Week Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience and exposure to the heavy civil construction industry.

This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer watching from the sidelines. Interns will work alongside Curran professionals, contribute to real projects, experience both office and field operations, and gain a better understanding of what it takes to successfully plan, build, and support complex construction projects.

Throughout the program, you'll have opportunities to take ownership of your work, collaborate across teams, develop technical and leadership skills, and build relationships with professionals throughout the organization.

Our goal is for every intern to leave Curran with real-world experience, greater confidence, stronger professional skills, and a better understanding of where they want to take their career.

What You'll Experience

• Gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Contribute to meaningful projects and assignments that support Curran's operations.
• Experience both office and field environments.
• Learn how different departments work together to take projects from planning through construction.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations and projects.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the organization.
• Develop technical, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Participate in intern events and professional development opportunities.
• Build relationships with mentors, industry professionals, and fellow interns.
• Gain exposure to Curran's culture, operations, projects, and career opportunities.

What You Bring

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program or relevant technical/trade school program.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with different teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Curiosity and initiative to seek out new experiences and growth opportunities.
• Interest in contributing ideas and identifying innovative solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred.

Why Intern at Curran?

At Curran, we believe internships should provide more than something to add to your résumé.

Our internship program is an opportunity to learn by doing. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, see active construction operations firsthand, contribute to real work, and gain exposure to potential career paths within the industry.

You'll also have the opportunity to build your professional network, learn from mentors, and experience what it's like to be part of a company that has been building careers and communities for nearly 90 years.

Work Environment

This is an in-person internship based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with a combination of office and field-based experiences.

Travel to active construction projects and other Curran operating locations may be required.

Jobsite visits may include exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and dust.

Interns must comply with all Curran safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting active construction sites.

Interns are expected to conduct themselves professionally and uphold Curran's core values during daily operations and at all internal and external work-related events.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Guided by our values of Family, Respect, Partnership, Integrity, and Improvement, this job description provides a general overview of the internship program and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Curran Contracting reserves the right to adjust responsibilities and assignments as necessary to support business needs and provide meaningful learning opportunities.

Curran Contracting Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.