An initiative of CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC)
At CLAOC, we’re here to help you take the next step in your career journey. This internship directory is a resource to help you explore opportunities and connect with leading employers in Orange County. Listings are for informational purposes only and do not imply any formal partnership or affiliation with CLAOC. We encourage you to visit each company’s website for the most up-to-date details and application instructions.
At CLAOC, we’re here to help you take the next step in your career journey. This internship directory is a resource to help you explore opportunities and connect with leading employers in Orange County. Listings are for informational purposes only and do not imply any formal partnership or affiliation with CLAOC. We encourage you to visit each company’s website for the most up-to-date details and application instructions.
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services with a team of 52,000 professionals worldwide. The company is dedicated to challenging the status quo and constantly pushing forward to create better outcomes for clients, colleagues, and communities. #BetterNeverSettles
EwingCole believes purpose-driven design enhances quality of life. As a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm, EwingCole blends creativity and collaboration to shape spaces that elevate communities and respect the environment. With offices across the U.S., their multi-disciplinary teams take on bold challenges by delivering smart, sustainable solutions aligned with each client’s vision.
At the heart of their work are values like design excellence, communication, and trust—because creating spaces that matter means truly listening. For young professionals passionate about thoughtful, impactful design, EwingCole offers the chance to help shape environments that make a lasting difference.
Hensel Phelps is where big ideas get built. As a 100% employee-owned company, Hensel Phelps is fueled by a culture of dedication, teamwork, and pride in ownership. Since 1937, they’ve grown into a national leader in construction, development, and facilities management—thanks to a team committed to raising the bar for service and quality.
From airports and hospitals to office towers, labs, and public safety buildings, Hensel Phelps tackles a diverse range of projects across both public and private sectors. Their approach is simple but powerful: Plan smart. Build right. Manage with care.
For young professionals looking to grow in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, Hensel Phelps offers more than just a job—it’s a career path where you’ll make your mark and help shape the future of the built environment.
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) has been serving Orange County since 1961, delivering essential water services to Irvine and parts of Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, and surrounding unincorporated areas. As a California Water District, IRWD plays a key role in keeping communities running and sustainable. For young professionals passionate about public service, environmental impact, and local innovation, IRWD offers the chance to make a real difference right where you live.
Lennar is one of the nation’s top homebuilders, creating spaces for every kind of lifestyle—from first-time buyers to luxury seekers and active adults. Since launching in Miami in 1954, Lennar has expanded into 44+ markets across 19 states, offering not just thoughtfully designed homes, but also seamless financial services through Lennar Mortgage and Lennar Title. Built on the core values of Quality, Value, and Integrity, Lennar is more than a builder—it’s a company driven by purpose. For young professionals ready to shape how and where people live, Lennar offers a meaningful career with real impact in the communities it helps create.
Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ is shaking up the commercial real estate game.
Known for industry-leading results in investment sales, leasing, and finance, Matthews™ blends hard work, collaboration, and next-gen tech to deliver standout performance. With a culture that thrives on teamwork and innovation, the firm empowers its people to grow fast and make a real impact. For driven individuals looking to break into commercial real estate with a company that values hustle and forward thinking, Matthews™ is where opportunity meets momentum.
Meritage Homes isn’t just building houses—they’re designing smarter, more energy-efficient spaces tailored to modern lifestyles. Since 1985, Meritage has delivered over 100,000 homes built for how people actually live —whether you’re starting out, raising a family, or embracing a more relaxed lifestyle. As the first national top 10 homebuilder to make every home 100% ENERGY STAR® certified, they help homeowners save up to 50% on utility bills. Practical, purposeful, and forward-thinking, Meritage is where future-focused talent can help redefine sustainable living.
PCL is a group of independent construction companies working across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. Their diverse projects span civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and building markets, supported by a strategic presence in 31 major locations. PCL is proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.
Founded in 1959, Snyder Langston is a trusted real estate and construction advisor serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses, and startups. While a leader across the Western United States, the company is best known as one of Southern California’s largest and most respected builders. Snyder Langston has developed millions of square feet across nearly every real estate sector. They take pride not only in their buildings but also in the respect, integrity, and strong relationships they have built along the way.
Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the most respected names in the industry—ranked among the top 100 construction companies in the U.S. and consistently recognized by employees as a Best Place to Work. Known for an innovative approach and unmatched expertise, Sundt has earned more Build America awards than any other general contractor. With services spanning the full lifecycle of construction—from design-build to program management—Sundt gives rising talent the chance to build big, think bold, and make a real impact on the future of construction.
Tylin is a global engineering firm that designs infrastructure solutions to connect and uplift communities. They enhance traditional designs with smarter, more resilient systems, improve mobility for crowded populations, and protect valuable resources through sustainable practices. Tylin addresses each client’s unique challenges using innovative and technically advanced approaches.
Ware Malcomb is a global, fast-growing design firm shaping the future of the spaces where we live, work, and connect. Since 1972, the firm has delivered forward-thinking architecture, interior design, planning, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement services across a wide range of industries—from commercial and corporate to healthcare, retail, and tech. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, Ware Malcomb offers young professionals the chance to make an impact. Recognized by Inc. 5000 and Zweig Group, it’s where bold ideas and career growth go hand in hand.
