Built to Belong: Inside Rosendin's Internship Program

Since 2007, Rosendin has welcomed a new group of students ready to learn, contribute, and explore what a future in the industry could look like. Some arrive with a clear career path in mind, while others are still discovering where their interests may lead. They all leave with something meaningful: real work experience, genuine relationships with people who invested in them, and a clearer picture of where they want to go next.

Rosendin’s internship program is designed to provide students with more than a look at the industry. It gives them a real place to learn, contribute, ask questions, and begin seeing where a career here could take them. For many former interns who have grown into full-time roles, their internship experiences became the first step toward something much bigger.

Leadership That Shows Up

One of the best ways to understand Rosendin’s internship experience is to hear from the people who have lived it. For Page Cosgrove, a former Rosendin intern who began her career through the program, one of those early moments still stands out.

During her time as an intern, Mike Greenwalt, the company’s CEO at the time, would regularly walk the office to speak with employees and interns, including Page. He would ask how she was doing, then take the time to hear her perspective on her experience, both within the department and Rosendin. She remembers what struck her most in those moments:

“I was a first-year intern, and I could talk to the CEO like it was completely normal. He would walk around and talk to me like I had been there forever, like I could actually contribute something. He’d say, ‘Hey, what did you think of this?’ And I remember thinking, ‘Why do you care what I think?’ But it’s because they do. It doesn’t matter who you are, how long you’ve been here, or what position you’re in. They want to take care of us.” – Page Cosgrove, Digital Marketing Specialist & Former Intern

Since graduating from Arizona State University two years ago and excelling throughout her internship, she has been with Rosendin full-time. As an intern, Page moved through the various teams within the Marketing department, contributing to the graphic design, marketing operations, and digital teams, where she found the right blend of creativity and strategy. Her path began with an internship application during her junior year, and what drew her to Rosendin says a lot about how the program communicates with students who are just beginning to imagine their future.

“They kept saying it wasn’t just an internship where you’re going to grab coffee or simply assist someone. They were actually trying to prepare you to step into a real role.” – Page Cosgrove, Digital Marketing Specialist & Former Intern

 A Community on the Job Site

For students interested in construction management, operations, or engineering, Rosendin’s internship offers firsthand experience on active jobsites alongside working crews, project teams, and senior leaders.

Jose came to Rosendin from Fresno State, where he studied construction management. His internship placed him on the renewable energy side of the business, which was not a path he had originally pictured for himself after school. Still, he took the opportunity, and by the end of that summer, he knew he wanted to come back.

What won him over was not just the project work. It was the team around him and the experience of being on site with people who had spent years in the field and on job sites and were genuinely willing to teach, include him, and help him grow.

“You spend more time with the people on your team than you do at home, especially when you’re traveling. Having people you really connect with, get along with, and can spend time with outside of work helps you grow and keeps you grounded.” – Jose Guerrero, Project Manager & Former Intern

For Jose, the most valuable part of the internship was spending time on site and seeing the work come to life in real time. Being on the job site helped him connect what he was learning with what was happening across the project, giving him a clearer understanding of the work as a whole. His division manager and project executive were often out there alongside him, which gave him the chance to learn directly from experienced senior leaders in the middle of the work itself.

That kind of support can make a lasting difference for students who are new to the industry and stepping into their first real professional experience. Years after his own internship, Jose still speaks to students who reach out for advice, and he often points them back to the importance of learning from the people around them.

“Be confident in what you know, but be willing to set it aside and learn, too. It’s okay to admit when you’re not sure about something. Ask those questions. That’s the whole point of the internship. Your team understands that you’re not expected to know everything, and they’re looking forward to seeing how they can help shape you.” – Jose Guerrero, Project Manager & Former Intern

What Interns Actually Do

The work Rosendin interns take on depends on their role, team, and project, but the heart of the program stays the same: interns are trusted with meaningful work. Instead of being kept on the sidelines, they are invited into the day-to-day rhythm of the business, learning from real projects, real teams, real responsibilities, and making real contributions to Rosendin.

On the operations and construction management side, that can mean spending time on active jobsites, helping with documentation, submittals, RFIs, logistics, and job walks that bring the work into focus. For students who are still learning how the industry fits together, that kind of exposure can make a big difference.

For Jose, that experience gave him a broad look at the business from the start.

“Being able to get my hands on everything, from very small things on site, documentation, and logistics to higher-level things like budgeting, scheduling, and client relations, gave me exposure really fast.” – Jose Guerrero, Project Manager & Former Intern

That same sense of ownership shows up outside operations as well. Page felt it firsthand in her internship, where the work gave her a real foundation to build on.

“I feel like I was steps ahead going into my career already, just having a lot of knowledge. They really built me up in that way.” – Page Cosgrove, Digital Marketing Specialist & Former Intern

Rosendin’s internship program is intentionally designed to support growth. Page began in graphic design, transitioned to marketing operations, and then to the digital team over her two internship summers and the early months of her full-time role. She was recently promoted to Digital Marketing Specialist, and has led the company’s major website redesign, contributed to social media strategy, and supports digital communications.

Jose has followed his own path as well, recently transitioning from project management into a design role in Engineering within Rosendin’s Energy Group. His experience is one of many that demonstrates the flexibility and career mobility within the company. For both, the internship helped open the door to a wider view of what their careers could become.

Learning From A Company That Cares

Sara Donilon, who oversees the internship program as Senior Manager of Rosendin’s academics team, describes the culture she encountered when she joined the company. The experience she describes for herself closely reflects what interns say about their time in the program.

“From a culture perspective, it’s one of the most welcoming places that I’ve ever worked. When I first joined, everybody went above and beyond to provide guidance and help, and I think that same thing happens with our interns as well.” – Sara Donilon, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Academics Team

That kind of support matters, especially for students taking their first steps into a professional environment. When a company invests in people early, it fosters confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of belonging. At Rosendin, interns are not just brought in for a summer and sent on their way. They are welcomed into teams, encouraged to ask questions, trusted with meaningful work, and surrounded by people who want to help them grow.

How to Apply

Rosendin’s paid internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in a degree program who have at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship ends. Depending on the role and project, opportunities may be available for students ranging from freshmen to graduate students. The process is straightforward: students submit a resume and take part in an interview process tailored to their area of interest.

Applications for the 2027 summer internship cycle are expected to open in late August, with offers targeted for December. Students can connect with Rosendin at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) conference in Reno, at campus career fairs nationwide, and on LinkedIn and Indeed.

Interested in starting your career with Rosendin? Learn more at rosendin.com/careers.