Engineering/Construction Management Internship/Co-op - Summer 2026

E.S. Wagner Company; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

E.S. Wagner Co., LLC, a heavy civil and highway construction firm, seeks an Intern/Co-Op for Summer 2026 in Charlotte, NC. You will be assigned to Field Engineering/Management or Estimating/Office Engineering to gain real-world civil construction experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with layout, scheduling, site inspections, safety, cost estimation, and procurement tasks while collaborating with field management, subcontractors, and owners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree.
• Interest in the Construction Industry and teamwork.
• Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project layout, shop drawing submittals, the project schedule, and other aspects of managing the work.
• Complete site inspections to produce daily reports of the work and subcontractor activities; ensure environmental compliance.
• Interact with field management, subcontractors and owners to learn day-to-day civil operations and safety requirements.
• Help develop cost estimates from contract documents and plans with the bid team.
• Utilize software to perform quantity takeoffs for hard bid estimates.
• Assist in preparing subcontracts and purchase orders and gather quantity data for progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering/Construction Management Internship/Co-op - Summer 2026

E.S. Wagner Co., LLC

Charlotte, NC 28208

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is looking for an Intern/Co-Op to join its team of construction professionals.

Company Profile

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC, is a heavy civil and highway construction company serving clients in both the public and private sectors. With offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Piedmont, South Carolina, E.S. Wagner Company, LLC has the people and resources necessary to complete the most challenging and complex projects in various geographical areas. Through innovative engineering and construction, combined with the latest in construction technology and equipment, E.S. Wagner Company, LLC has built its reputation as a safe, capable, and expert general contractor. These capabilities, coupled with the values of integrity, reliability, and pride in a job well done, make E.S. Wagner Company, LLC an industry leader and employer of choice.

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.

• 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 / 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.
• 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.

No phone calls, please.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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