Concrete Construction Intern — Hands-On Field Engineering

Lithko Contracting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithko Contracting is hiring a Concrete Construction Intern to learn the fundamentals of concrete construction on the job site over a ~12 week program.

You will be guided by a dedicated manager and mentors, gaining exposure to field engineering, forming, inspections, loadout, and project execution processes while developing plans and tracking progress. This internship emphasizes safety, hands‑on learning, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• You must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
• You are working towards a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Actively utilize your resources, including managers and mentors, to understand the project scope and schedule and the plans for safety and quality.
• Impact the project by developing plans to execute work objectives, track your progress, and replan based on feedback and performance.
• Manage the daily safety, quality, and execution of your work objectives.
• Learn through hands‑on performance with our teams through the daily preparation plan and the project execution process.
• Your specific duties will evolve as your skills and interests develop. Throughout your internship, you may be responsible for: field engineering (line and grade), forming walls and columns, inspections, loadout, place finish, prep & forming structural slabs, production tracking, quantity take‑offs, slab on grade prep, slab on metal deck prep, and more!
• We are looking for people who have a drive to excel. Our interns do not always have experience on a commercial construction site. We will empower you with what you need to succeed on the job. Our most successful intern candidates are action‑oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• You'll be joining a team that builds. Our construction sites can have rough terrain and are operational during inclement weather (as long as it is safe). Your work hours may fluctuate based on the project activities. As an integral part of the team, you have a reliable method of getting to job sites daily and on time.
• We build impressive structures. You will likely perform labor at elevation, sometimes at heights multiple stories above ground level. While on the job site, you may need to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Safety is paramount. Your job offer will be contingent upon a successful drug test.

Skills

Drive to excel

Action-oriented

Collaborative

Eager to learn

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

Lithko Contracting is hiring a Concrete Construction Intern to learn the fundamentals of concrete construction on the job site over a ~12 week program.

You will be guided by a dedicated manager and mentors, gaining exposure to field engineering, forming, inspections, loadout, and project execution processes while developing plans and tracking progress. This internship emphasizes safety, hands‑on learning, and growth opportunities.