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.
available Student positions
Upcoming 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 an opportunity to build a career, right here with us! We meet some of our very best people at career fairs.
Spring 2025
- Feb. 5: UW-Platteville (9 am – 12 pm)
- Feb 11: UW-Madison Engineering Fair (11 am – 5 pm)
- Feb 19: MSOE (3-7 pm)
Feb. 19: Spring UW-Platteville Construction Networking Event (6-9 pm)
- More coming soon
Why You Should Work Here
- Spend three to seven months learning a site engineer, estimator, or support services role. Our interns are trained by industry experts to fulfill an authentic work experience.
- Intern Training Days: Get the full experience by visiting all of our offices, touring different jobsites, and learning about our teams throughout the summer.
- Young Leader Involvement: Join our Young Leaders group for their summer activities, including their quarterly meeting, social events, and volunteering opportunities.
- 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.
- Intern / Co-Op Team Outings: Get to know the rest of your intern class at events throughout the summer, including an initial meet and greet, a Mallards baseball game, and end of summer picnic!
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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My experience as a site engineer intern led me to choose to work full time for JP Cullen. I was given real responsibilities and the right amount of guidance. JP Cullen has the best work environment and most supportive mentors that I have experienced so far in my career. I like working in construction because every day is different, and every day brings a new challenge.
Madeline Connell
Site Engineer
JP Cullen
A reason why I chose JP Cullen is because each day looks different from the next. My role in IT allows me the ability to service our teams in the office and field as well as having exposure to many different projects. It’s so cool to have the opportunity to learn more about what our crews are capable of while helping them become more effective with the technology at their fingertips.
Jessica Farrar
Field Technology Engineer
JP Cullen
I enjoy working for JP Cullen because of their continued investment into the development of their employees, and their dedication to process improvement on all levels of the operation. Both focuses lead to an exciting culture filled with coworkers that are a joy to work with.
Ben Sonnentag
Project Manager
JP Cullen
When I started working here, I quickly found out that JP Cullen is a great family business that truly cares and is dedicated to helping you grow. They go above and beyond for their employees and the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. I am only 23 but I know I will retire from JP Cullen, and I have many more great years ahead with the company.
Savannah Skinner
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
JP Cullen
20+
interns hired annually
22
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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