Engineering/Construction Management Internship/Co-op - Shelby, NC - Fall 2026

E.S. Wagner Company; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

E.S. Wagner Company in Shelby, North Carolina is seeking an Intern/Co-Op to assist with projects in Field Engineering or Estimating. This role offers undergraduate students an opportunity to gain real-world experience in construction management, cost estimating, and project inspections. Ideal candidates should have a passion for the construction industry, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join the team to help meet critical project milestones and learn the intricacies of civil operations. This internship is essential for those looking to advance in the construction field.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university offering degree programs.
• Strong passion for the Construction Industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project layout and management tasks in Field Engineering.
• Participate in cost estimating and subcontract preparation in Office Engineering.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Intern/Co-Op to join its team of construction professionals.

Position Summary

Co-op and Intern opportunities are available within two different areas within the company. During your co-op session, you will be assigned as an assistant in one of the following areas: Field Engineering / Management or Estimating / Office Engineering.

Field Engineering / Management

• Assist with project layout, shop drawing submittals, the project schedule, and other important aspects of managing the work.
• Complete site inspections to produce daily reports of the work and subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Direct interaction with field management, subcontractors, and owners to gain knowledge, real world experience, and a flavor for day to day civil operations by helping to determine the appropriate safety measures, quality specifications, job costs, and scope of the work.
• Contribute to the success of the construction project by assisting to meet critical milestones.

Estimating / Office Engineering

• Partner with the bid team to develop cost estimates from contract documents and plans.
• Utilize cutting edge software to perform quantity takeoffs to prepare hard bid estimates.
• Participate in scheduling, site visits, and time studies to provide accurate estimating data.
• Assist in preparing subcontracts and purchase orders, gather quantity data for progress performance reports and measure / evaluate production costs versus budgeted performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a college or university offering degree programs.
• Intense interest and passion for the Construction Industry and a desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate leadership and Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.