Engineer (Winter 2026/Spring 2027 Graduates)

Clark Construction Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Company Contribution plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Short & long term disability

Fitness reimbursement

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Back-up daycare

Tutoring & family support benefits

EAP/Work-Life assistance

Holiday contribution program

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Engineer to rapidly gain a comprehensive view of the business. You will receive formal training, mentorship, and hands-on experience across project management, field management, and business operations on high-profile projects.

Candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree with expected graduation Winter 2026 or Spring 2027, and show passion for construction.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree with expected graduation Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Interest and passion for the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Review gross billings, track change orders, subcontractor requisitions.
• Assist in site logistics, monitor safety and quality on jobsites.
• Assist budgeting, estimating, and purchasing activities.
• Learn Clark's core functions to gain a holistic view of the company.
• Drive stakeholder success and foster business growth by building relationships.

Skills

Interest in construction industry

Education

Undergraduate degree (or master's)

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. 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

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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 grow your business acumen.

The Physical Side of the Role

This is an active, hands‑on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast‑paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High‑Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high‑performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back‑up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work‑Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.

For this role the base salary range is $77,500 - $95,000.

• health/dental/vision benefits
• paid time off
• retirement/401k
• Company Contribution plan
• life insurance
• commuter benefit
• short & long term disability
• fitness reimbursement
• FSA
• tuition reimbursement
• back‑up daycare
• tutoring & family support benefits
• EAP/Work‑Life assistance
• holiday contribution program

https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction.

At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark. Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States. Clark Group’s capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please [e-mail] call (800) 655‑1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered.