Internships
The Lakeside Industries internship program provides college students and recent graduates the opportunity to apply what they have learned in class to real-world applications in the construction industry. Whether it be in field operations or office roles, our interns are paid for their experience and are often eligible to receive school credit.
Our internship program is open to college students entering their junior or senior years as well as recent graduates.
We offer program content in the areas of project management, risk & safety, environmental engineering, human resources, and information technology.
Our ideal candidate has a positive can-do attitude and is eager to learn and work in the fast-paced construction industry.
Interns gain valuable knowledge from the program while contributing to the needs—and success—of the company. Participants of the program are strongly considered for future employment.
If you are interested in our internship program, we encourage you to reach out to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you!
Internship Openings
Why Join Lakeside
We Care About Our People & The Communities We Live In
Ask anyone who works at Lakeside to describe our culture and you’ll more than likely hear the word “Family”. Lakeside is more than a workplace, it’s a place where we care about each other. Whether you’re from a family that has worked here for generations, coming fresh from a trade school, or anywhere in between, you will be welcomed into the Lakeside Family.
We not only care deeply about our immediate Lakeside Family, but we also care about the communities we live and work in. We take pride in building and connecting the roads, bridges, and airports in the communities where we live. Recruiting and employing people in these communities creates better engagement – empowering our employees to take pride in making a difference in their own neighborhoods. Additionally, Lakeside is proud to support various local community organizations, through both donations and volunteering.
Lakeside believes in giving back to the communities where we live, operate, and work.
We Care for Each Other
At Lakeside we believe that enjoying the people we work with and what we do makes all the difference. We have a culture where people are excited to come to work. Through our positive and fun work environment, we work hard as a team to accomplish our goals and go out of our way to take care of each other. This is our secret sauce and one of the many reasons people stay at Lakeside as long as they do. We take great pride in our employee retention and longevity.
We provide opportunities for growth
Employees at Lakeside have the opportunity to create and build long-lasting, successful, and meaningful careers. Many of our employees in key leadership roles started their careers in the field with a shovel and rake in hand.
Our people truly are our best asset. We have the hardest-working, smartest, and most talented people in the industry. To help our employees reach their career goals, we provide training, and mentoring to set up plans for success. This allows us to promote from within, staying true to the values we have worked so hard over the years to uphold.
Internship FAQ
An internship is an opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on work experience that is related to your field of study and career interest. This experience can help you in your post-grad job search by offering you valuable experience. Oftentimes, you may be eligible to receive academic credit for your internship – depending on your school’s program.
We offer internships in our Operations and Support Departments. In Operations, you can gain construction industry experience working with our Project Managers and Superintendents. You can get exposure to bidding and contracts, subcontractor management and client relations, safety, environmental and quality control compliance, etc. In the support departments, we offer internships within our Safety, Environmental, Human Resources, IT, Accounting/Finance, and Quality Control departments. You will gain valuable experience working in these careers and exposure to the construction industry. Typically, these internships take place during your summer breaks from school, which is also during our busiest time of year – the paving season.
Yes! All our internships are paid. Depending on the role and prior experience, pay rates vary. Additionally, many interns are considered for future employment opportunities – whether it be to become a returning intern the next season, or future employment after completion of your school program.
An internship provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the real world prior to graduation. This allows you to earn money while you learn, refine, and develop new skills, explore career interests, gain industry knowledge and contacts, and apply the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to relevant job scenarios!
This varies on your college or university’s specific academic departments. You may be eligible to earn academic credit for participating in a summer internship. Only your school’s academic department can offer credit, and policies vary greatly among schools or departments. To learn more about your school’s internship credit options, please consult your academic advisor. If you have requirements from your university that you need in place to obtain credit, we’re happy to work with you.
Check out our job postings! We’d love to learn more about you and what your career interests are. Contact us using the Connect with Us box below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Testimonials
What it's like working at Lakeside
Catina Piliaris
Environmental Technical Specialist
Working at Lakeside has been a gift and a joy.
I started as a Parts Runner, worked in Accounts Payable, and have settled into an amazing role in the Environmental & Land Use Department. Coming from Corporate America, Lakeside has been like a breath of fresh air. Working in a "family type" environment is a change I've been incredibly grateful for.
Like any family we have our quirks, but this is a family I'm proud – and thankful – to be a part of. I know that I'm supported, cared about, and appreciated for the role I play at Lakeside, and that feeling is something that can't be beat!
Tonya Davis
Division Accountant – Vancouver
Lakeside truly cares about its people.
This is apparent from the compensation to the safety precautions to the ability for job autonomy. Management isn't all about titles and politics, but they are willing to listen to ideas and suggestions from those at all levels. Additionally, I have had the freedom to perform my job in a manner that works best for me, while also contributing to the success of the company.
John Arreola
Shop Foreman – GSE
At Lakeside the professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond is at the core of who we are.
Those who work here are committed to quality, both at work and in the community. When I was looking for a new job 12 years ago, I asked where a good place was to work and numerous peers told me to head to Lakeside. Once I was hired, I haven't looked back. Lakeside is true to its family values and works daily to preserve them.
Billy Campbell
Pit Operator – Anacortes
While I enjoy work because it's challenging and something that pushes me daily.
The reason why I have returned day in day out for the past 30 years is because of the people. I get to show up to work every day and have fun with the people I work with. We joke, laugh, and produce high quality materials all at once. The work-hard, play-hard atmosphere is something that I really appreciate.
John Hurd
Workforce Development Specialist
I enjoy working with my community.
Lakeside Industries gives me the opportunity to serve those around me and be a part of a team that is focused on being the best we can be every day. We literally build communities and feel that is important work.
Carol King
Division Accountant – Portland
Lakeside has cultivated a very special environment.
Everyone cares about each other, and I believe that caring attitude extends onto our customers in a very big way!
Loren Tonsgard
Operations Manager – Monroe
Lakeside is a family-owned, private company.
That directly is reflected in the community here. The culture is super tightknit, it feels like I am waking up every day to work alongside my brothers and sisters. Working in construction isn't easy. The nature of the work is competitive, time sensitive, and there are some long days. With that comes the opportunity to wake up every day and think of ways to be a better employee, boss, and be of better service to our communities.