Emerging Water Infrastructure Engineer

Clark Water, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Water is seeking driven engineering interns to join our team on site, delivering critical water infrastructure while you learn. You will gain hands-on exposure to project management, field operations, budgeting, purchasing, and document control as part of a structured mentorship program.

You’ll work on active projects, develop technical skills, and build leadership instincts in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

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

• Your first few years with Clark will be defined by dynamic Career Building Experiences, where you will be exposed to:
• Project Management: Working in project management gives you an understanding of the day-to-day and long-term business and financial management associated with construction projects.
• Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions.
• Document Control - Manage the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process.
• Trade Partner Success - Become a trusted advisor to our subcontractors to plan for a successful field installation.
• Field Management: Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on our jobsites.
• Quality Control and Safety - Monitor tradeworkers with emphasis on the quality of work and safety.
• Project Schedule - Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
• Critical Thinking - Resolve unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination.
• Project Development: Understand how we acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing.
• Budgeting - Review initial contract documents, solicit, and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids.
• Estimating - Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare the overall bid proposal, and quantify labor and material prices required for projects.
• Purchasing - Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review the scope of work, and manage relationships with subcontractors.
• Business Operations: Explore the essential functions that keep our company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Document control

Field management

Quality & safety

Scheduling

Purchasing

Ownership & accountability

Proactive teamwork

Interest in construction

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress (Winter 2026)

Master’s degree in progress (Spring 2027)

Job description

Clark Water is seeking driven engineering interns to join our team on site, delivering critical water infrastructure while you learn. You will gain hands-on exposure to project management, field operations, budgeting, purchasing, and document control as part of a structured mentorship program.

You’ll work on active projects, develop technical skills, and build leadership instincts in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.