Purpose
The LPX Group Internship Program provides students with hands-on experience across construction field and office operations. Interns work alongside experienced Team Members, complete meaningful assignments, and participate in mentorship, training, professional development, community engagement, and an end-of-term Leadership Briefing.
Education and Experience (Required)
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited four-year college or university; a high school senior planning to enter a qualifying four-year program; or enrolled in an accredited AAS, diploma, certificate, or registered apprenticeship program.
- Available for a full 10–12 week summer commitment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willing to work in office, field, shop, plant, or project-site conditions based on placement.
Education and Experience (Preferred)
- Program of study related to engineering, construction management, business, finance, human resources, marketing, environmental science, technology, industrial maintenance, welding, or the skilled trades.
- Prior construction, field, office, volunteer, or leadership experience.
- General understanding of the construction industry and interest in a career with LPX Group.
Program Details and Compensation
- Temporary summer internship lasting approximately 10–12 weeks.
- Eligible interns may receive education assistance for actual documented expenses under the applicable program tier. Temporary interns are not eligible for healthcare, 401(k), PTO, or paid holidays.
Success Factors and Desired Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills; must work well in teams and be able to develop relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.
- Ability to organize assignments, meet deadlines, and complete required documentation.
- Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and learn from experienced Team Members.
- Commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and LPX Group values.
LPX Group Intern Responsibilities
- Perform departmental, office, field, shop, plant, or project assignments based on program placement.
- Support work in estimating, construction engineering, project management, safety, marketing, finance, human resources, materials testing, or field and craft operations.
- Assist Team Members with project tasks, research, documentation, reports, and other duties assigned.
- Participate in cohort orientation, applicable safety training, professional development workshops, and in-house training.
- Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and jobsite procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, files, progress updates, and assigned work products.
- Participate in the LPX Community Build Day and other scheduled cohort activities.
- Work with an assigned mentor and supervisor; participate in feedback and performance discussions.
- Prepare and deliver an end-of-term Leadership Briefing summarizing assignments, key learnings, feedback, and career goals.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
At LPX Group and our subsidiary companies (Bluegrass Testing, Louisville Paving and Construction, Material Transfer and Pace Contracting), we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our behaviors and work for the benefit of our Team Members, applicants, community and customers. We take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
