Site Engineer Intern

About the role

McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We build and maintain durable, high-performance infrastructure and athletic facilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create.

The Site Engineer Intern provides dedicated, hands-on field leadership across active construction projects. Working directly under a Superintendent, this role focuses on day-to-day subcontractor coordination, jobsite quality control, and field execution. This position offers students direct, real-world exposure to project site management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations, serving as the primary on-site liaison for subcontractors and internal crews.
• Monitor site-level cost control, quality standards, daily productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Operate skid steers and other equipment as needed to support site progress.
• Assist field crews with hands-on tasks and help train, coach, and support operators and laborers on-site.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety practices across all subcontractors and site personnel.
• Manage customer relations on-site, including participating in pre-job meetings and completing punch-list items.
• Report directly to the Superintendent and provide regular site progress updates.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license required; relatively clean motor vehicle report (applicants with drug or alcohol driving offenses in the last three years will not be considered; other violations evaluated per insurance standards).

Skills

• Strong work ethic with a demonstrated ability to lead people and manage jobsite activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Schedule

Ability to work 40–50 hours per week, including weekends as needed.

Pay

Competitive Hourly Wage

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K Savings Plan With a Company Match
• Career Growth: Direct pathway to full-time opportunities with MAC upon graduation