Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Winter 2026/Spring 2027 Graduates)

Clark Construction Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is offering an Engineering internship in the Water team to build a comprehensive understanding of the business from day one. You will work on front-line infrastructure projects delivering clean water systems to communities, with formal training and mentorship to develop technical skills, leadership instincts, and business acumen.

You will gain diverse, hands-on experiences across project management, field operations, budgeting, estimating, purchasing, and safety, while

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

• Gain exposure to project management, field management, budgeting, estimating, and purchasing
• Support document control, change orders, and subcontractor coordination
• Assist with site logistics, safety, and quality control on Clark water projects
• Develop leadership skills and business acumen through hands-on experiences across Clark's operations
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to deliver projects on schedule

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Job description

At Clark, we build more than landmark structures - we build leaders. We seek driven individuals who take ownership, rise to complex challenges, and deliver our uncompromised standard of excellence. Known across the industry for exceptional performance, Clark shapes communities through some of today's most high-profile and technically demanding projects. We empower you with real responsibility early in your career, backed by robust resources, structured mentorship, and a culture that pushes you to go further. Here, the standard is higher because we don't just build great projects; we build the people who make them possible.

The Role

The Engineer role is your opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of our business from day one. Working as part of the Clark Water team, you'll be on the front lines of delivering the infrastructure that provides clean water to millions of people-one of our most vital resources.

From formal training to mentorship, you'll develop the technical skills, leadership instincts, and business acumen of seasoned experts. Clark's network of companies spans every stage of construction, giving you room to explore, specialize, and grow.

Through diverse, hands-on experiences, you will gain invaluable insights across our core operations, including project management, project development, field management, and business operations.

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.

As a member of the Clark team, you will be an ambassador for our business and culture. In addition to the core job functions you will learn, you will be expected to:

• Drive Stakeholder Success: Exceed our clients' and partners' expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals.
• Foster Business Growth: Building meaningful industry connections to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership.
• Recruit the Next Generation of Talent: Embrace our "All team members are recruiters" mindset by building and leveraging relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark.

Basic 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

What a Successful Candidate Looks Like

We look for individuals who embody these core principles:

1. Enthusiasm & Drive: Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player - ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success, and always maintain a positive attitude.
2. Delivery & Performance: Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Clark's standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.
3. Learning & Growth: Immerse yourself in Clark's culture, your team, and your community. Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements. Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning - be curious! Continuously build your technical expertise and