Murray Company recently welcomed its 2026 Summer Intern cohort to the corporate office for a three-day onboarding experience designed to introduce students to Murray Company’s culture, operations, and the people who make Murray Company successful. Orchestrating this program months ahead of time were Kristy Dominguez and Hector Lujan Jr., our Talent Acquisition Team.
The program brought together interns from across the country for an immersive introduction to Murray Company’s history, values, and commitment to excellence. Over the course of three days, interns had the opportunity to connect with company leadership, learn about our business operations, gain exposure to active projects, and begin building relationships that will support them throughout their internship experience.
The onboarding kicked off with executive welcome remarks and an overview of Murray Company’s internship program, followed by HR and safety orientation sessions that emphasized the importance of our safety-first culture. Interns also participated in a panel discussion featuring former interns and young professionals who shared insights, experiences, and practical advice for making the most of their summer with Murray Company!
A key highlight of the program was the opportunity to see Murray Company’s work firsthand. Interns toured the fabrication facility in Rancho Dominguez, gaining an understanding of the planning, coordination, and craftsmanship that support our projects before materials ever arrive on a jobsite. The group then visited the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant project, where they received a safety briefing and project tour by PM Steve Gonzales, providing valuable exposure to the complexity and scale of the work performed by Murray Company teams in the field.
In addition to operational and project exposure, the program focused on professional development. Interns participated in a leadership panel featuring company leaders including Jim DeFlavio and Ryan Cavanaugh who shared perspectives on career growth, leadership, and the opportunities available within the construction industry. A personal branding session further encouraged interns to think about how they can develop professionally and build meaningful careers.
The onboarding experience concluded with laptop distribution, team introductions, and placement with their respective departments, where they will spend the summer contributing to projects and learning from experienced professionals across the company.
At Murray Company, we believe investing in the next generation of industry professionals is essential to our long-term success. We are excited to welcome these talented students to the team and look forward to supporting their growth as they gain hands-on experience, build industry knowledge, and discover the many opportunities available within our organization.
Below: Below: Superintendent David Madrid gives the interns a tour of the Fab Shop. He was accompanied by intern-host Hector Lujan Jr., along with Pete Panitchayangkoon and Meredith Panitchayangkoon.
Below: Students Tour the Hyperion Wastewater Plant with PM Steve Gonzales.
Below: Students enjoy the evening and get to know each other at Top Golf.
Below: Hector Lujan, Jr. serves as moderator as Chairman/CEO Jim DeFlavio and SoCal President Ryan Cavanaugh discuss MC’s safety culture, career growth opportunities and more.
Welcome to Murray Company, Summer Interns!
- Justin Nguyen – HVAC Estimating & Preconstruction Intern, California Baptist University
- Monica Hyndman – Design Engineer Intern, Cal Poly Pomona
- Mauricio Morales Gonzalez – Project Engineer Intern, Sacramento State University
- Merritt Wilson – Project Engineer Intern, Boise State University
- Jose Ignacio Rozas – Project Engineer Intern, Arizona State University
- Valerie Murillo – Project Engineer Intern, Cal State University – Long Beach
- Quang Nguyen – Project Engineer Intern, Cal State University – Long Beach
- Sabina Kovalik – Project Engineer Intern, University of Colorado – Boulder
- Austin Lathrop – Project Engineer Intern, Carnegie Mellon University
