Engineering/Construction Management Internship/Co-op - Summer 2027

About the role

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is looking for an Intern/Co-Op to join its team of construction professionals in Shelby, NC. Co-op and Intern opportunities are available within two different areas within the company: Field Engineering / Management or Estimating / Office Engineering.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering / Management:

• Assist with project layout, shop drawing submittals, the project schedule, and other important aspects of managing the work
• Complete site inspections to produce daily reports of the work and subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Direct interaction with field management, subcontractors, and owners to gain knowledge, real-world experience, and insight into day-to-day civil operations by helping to determine appropriate safety measures, quality specifications, job costs, and scope of the work
• Contribute to the success of the construction project by assisting to meet critical milestones

Estimating / Office Engineering:

• Partner with the bid team to develop cost estimates from contract documents and plans
• Utilize cutting-edge software to perform quantity takeoffs to prepare hard bid estimates
• Participate in scheduling, site visits, and time studies to provide accurate estimating data
• Assist in preparing subcontracts and purchase orders, gather quantity data for progress performance reports, and measure/evaluate production costs versus budgeted performance

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a college or university offering degree programs
• Intense interest and passion for the construction industry and a desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs