Student Opportunities
Each year we host and attend many student opportunities to hire interns and co-ops to gain valuable knowledge and real-world experience in the construction industry.
Break ground on your career with Cullen
Hands-On Experience
Spend three to seven months learning a site engineer, preconstruction engineer, or support services role. Our interns are trained by industry experts to fulfill an authentic work experience.
intern training days
Make the most of your summer by visiting all of our offices, touring various jobsites, and learning about our teams while also building connections with your fellow interns through fun events.
Mentoring
You will have the opportunity to learn from someone outside of your direct team by partnering with one of our Young Leader members throughout the summer.
Career Fairs
We are all about building, and we want YOU to be a part of their next iconic build! To be a leading construction company we need the best people. There is opportunity to build a career, right here with us! We meet some of our very best people at career fairs.
FALL 2025
- Sept. 3: UW-Madison EPP Welcome Fair (1-5 pm)
- Sept. 16: UW-Madison (11 am – 5 pm)
- Sept. 18: Marquette University (3-7 pm)
- Sept. 24: UW-Platteville (9 am – 12 pm)
- Sept. 24: UW-Madison Athletic (6-8 pm)
- Sept. 24: UW-Stout (1-4 pm)
- Oct. 1: MSOE – Day 1 (3-7 pm)
- Oct. 2: MSOE – Day 2 (3-7 pm)
- Oct. 8: UW-Platteville Networking Event (6-9 pm)
- Oct. 8: UW-Whitewater (11 am – 2 pm)
Employee Check-In
Then & Now
Meet Shannon
Shannon Metoxen, Vice President of our Milwaukee Division, has been with JP Cullen since 1999 starting as an intern:



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As an intern, I quickly came to appreciate the professionalism, community involvement, and quality workmanship at the core of all of JP Cullen’s projects. As a Site Engineer, I am proud to be a part of the JP Cullen team. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.
Truely Wallhaus
Site Engineer
During my three summers as an intern with JP Cullen, I had the opportunity to work on some unique jobs. Regardless of the division or project, JP Cullen’s commitment to the field and the development of its employees remained strong and consistent. I loved that even the interns had responsibility on the jobsite and the opportunity to see the work being put in place.
Mackenzie Rynes
Site Engineer
Since joining JP Cullen, I’ve seen firsthand the drive and talent across the organization. The projects are both challenging and rewarding, making it a great place to grow my career and build lasting relationships.
Adam Allen
Site Engineer
I started my career 25 years ago with JP Cullen and now I am the General Superintendent for the Industrial Division. I’ve had some remarkable mentors and have forged some great new friendships with my colleagues. If you’re looking to grow towards a career either in the office or the field, JP Cullen will give you the right opportunities and invest the time and effort to make sure it happens.
Brandon Hill
General Superintendent
35+
interns hired annually.
47
career fairs attended in the past year.
23
interns hired for full-time positions in last 5 years.
64%
of interns return after first year.
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