At Felix Construction, interns are more than observers—they're contributors. Whether your interests are in Construction Management, Project Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Technology, Operations, or another business discipline, you'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals on real projects and initiatives.
Since 1987, Felix has been building critical water and wastewater infrastructure that serves communities across Arizona and Texas. Today, we're a 100% employee-owned company and proud recipient of the 2025 #1 Top Workplace in Arizona and the #2 Top Workplace in the USA for midsize construction companies.
Our internship program is designed to provide students with practical experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to how a growing organization operates. Interns work directly with experienced leaders, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop skills that prepare them for successful careers after graduation.
Whether you're interested in helping build infrastructure, supporting the people and processes behind the work, or exploring where your career interests may lead, you'll leave Felix with real-world experience, professional connections, and a better understanding of how your talents can make an impact.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate with field supervisors on work packages and materials tracking.
- Assist supervisors and project managers with quality control practices.
- Attend bid, construction, and design-build meetings.
- Coordinate subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Prepare quantity take-offs.
- Prepare project documentation such as submittals, requests for information (RFI’s), operations and maintenance (O & M) manuals, project logs and schedules.
- Complete an assigned project and present your results to the team.
- Get exposure to and learn about other areas of our business.
- Work out of our Phoenix, AZ office.
Who You Are
- Pursuing a 4-year construction management or engineering degree
- Interest in a career in water/wastewater and/or industrial construction
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Teams), Adobe Acrobat
- Effectively communicate and attentively listen to others
- Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged
- Practice good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to occasionally access protected work at heights, protected trenches/excavations or confined spaces, ladder/scaffold use or traverse uneven terrain, and work in all weather conditions
- Must have the legal right to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship indefinitely
Why Join Felix?
At Felix Construction, our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experience, professional development, and exposure to career opportunities within a growing employee-owned company. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects, and gain practical skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
As a Felix Intern, You'll Enjoy:
- Hands-on experience supporting real projects and business initiatives
- Mentorship from experienced professionals and company leaders
- Exposure to multiple departments and career paths within the construction industry
- Opportunities to network with fellow interns and employee-owners
- Professional development and learning experiences throughout the summer
- Competitive internship compensation
- Housing assistance for eligible out-of-state interns
- Paid company holidays during the internship program, including Memorial Day and Independence Day
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked
