Construction Engineer — Early-Career Leader

clark; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an Engineer to build a broad understanding of our business from day one. You will gain formal training, mentorship, and hands-on experience across project management, project development, field management, and business operations.

As part of our program, you will contribute to budgeting, estimating, purchasing, scheduling, and quality control while learning to manage subcontractors, safety, and client relationships with senior leaders guiding your growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree, with an expected graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Interest and passion for the construction industry

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Understanding day-to-day and long-term management of construction projects
• Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions
• Document Control - Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking
• Trade Partner Success - Advise subcontractors for successful field installation
• Field Management: Learn site logistics, ensure quality and safety on jobsites
• Quality Control and Safety - Monitor trades for quality and safety
• Project Schedule - Assist with schedule management and site logistics
• Critical Thinking - Resolve installation, schedule, and coordination challenges
• Project Development: Understand how we acquire work, develop strategies, and build client relationships
• Budgeting - Review contracts, solicit bids, and evaluate subcontractors
• Estimating - Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare bids
• Purchasing - Collaborate on subcontractor agreements and scope of work
• Business Operations: Learn essential functions keeping Clark running smoothly

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Document Control

Field Management

Quality Control

Safety

Scheduling

Critical Thinking

Estimating

Purchasing

Business Operations

Education

Undergraduate or Master's degree with expected graduation Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

Job description

Clark in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an Engineer to build a broad understanding of our business from day one. You will gain formal training, mentorship, and hands-on experience across project management, project development, field management, and business operations.

As part of our program, you will contribute to budgeting, estimating, purchasing, scheduling, and quality control while learning to manage subcontractors, safety, and client relationships with senior leaders guiding your growth.