Internship Competitive Programming Jobs in Brookings, SD

Skip the internship that has you fetching coffee. At Interstates, you will jump into real projects, work alongside experienced mentors, travel across the country, and start building leadership skills from day one. At Interstates, we specialize in Electrical Construction, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Automation. Yes, that may sound like a mouthful, but we do not require any knowledge in those fields. We will teach you the industry as long as you bring the drive to learn. We believe in coaching, training, and development. If you're looking for a career where every day is different, your ideas matter, and your growth is a priority, we'd love to meet you!

As an Assistant Project Manager at Interstates, you'll work closely with our field crews to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients, all while taking on some of the toughest challenges in the industry.

Here, integrity, trust and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

At Interstates, our success starts with yours.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like 

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Sound to good to be true? Put in your application today, and allow Interstates to prove to you why we are an Industry Leader in more ways than one. 

What You'll Do:

• Help manage exciting industrial construction projects across the United States.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, customers, and field teams to keep projects moving forward.
• Learn how to manage project schedules, budgets, materials, RFI's, submittals, and logistics.
• Build relationships with customers and teammates while developing your leadership skills.
• Travel to project sites and experience work that's anything but ordinary.
• Grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership development.

Why Students Love This Opportunity:

• Nationwide travel opportunities.
• Mentorships from experienced leaders invested in your success.
• Real career growth-not just another entry level job.
• Leadership development from day one.
• A people first culture where you're valued as a person, not just an employee.
• Hands on experience that makes an impact.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is: 

• Ready to start a Summer Internship in 2027
• Studying Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong communicator who enjoys working with people.
• Organized, motivated, and eager to solve problems.
• Excited to travel and experience projects across the country.
• Curious, coachable, and ready to learn.

What's in it for you? The hourly pay range for this position is $20-22 an hour. We invest in your future with competitive pay, mentorships, leadership training, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for career advancement.

Travel Opportunity: Ready to spend your summer building experience AND your paycheck? Join our National Travel team and work at a jobsite for the full 15-week summer internship. Projects may be located anywhere in the lower 48 states, giving you the opportunity to explore a new place while gaining hands-on experience alongside our crews. 

If you're ready for a summer of growth, adventure, and real-world experience, this could be the internship for you.

Benefits of Working at Interstates:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture - a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
• Want to be a PM in 2-3 years. At Interstates, we can get you there!
• Career Coaching
• Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY