Heavy Civil Construction Operations Intern

Morgan Corp.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Corp. seeks a Heavy Civil Construction Operations Intern for summer 2027 in Charlotte, NC.

This internship targets students in Civil Engineering or Construction Management who want hands-on exposure to core activities in heavy civil construction. You will support field teams on infrastructure projects, track time and quantities, assist with submittals and scheduling, and gain mentorship, safety training, and professional development while working outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong communication, initiative, and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and participate fully.
• Comfort with outdoor, physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Support management and field teams on infrastructure projects.
• Track time and quantities for project accounting.
• Prepare and track submittals.
• Assist the Project Manager with documentation and purchases.
• Assist in updating schedules.
• Provide document control by tracking plans and specifications.
• Assist with field time reports.
• Gain experience with heavy equipment and survey technology.
• Take-off and estimating exposure.
• Follow company and work site safety policies/procedures.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Accountability

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Heavy Civil Construction Operations Intern

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

Morgan Corp. is seeking candidates for construction operations internships for the summer of 2027. This opportunity is for students majoring in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or those interested in the heavy civil construction industry. The intern will gain exposure to the core activities of the industry.

Ideal intern candidates:

• Communicate professionally and responsively
• Demonstrate initiative and accountability
• Ask questions and seek opportunities to learn
• Participate fully
• Uphold the Morgan Corp. Social Contract

Work-based experience highlights:

• Construction operations fieldwork based in NC, SC & GA
• Professional Development
• Safety and Technical Training
• 1:1 Mentorship

Work Environment:

Work is performed outside in all types of environmental conditions. This position performs strenuous physical activity for long periods under varying and adverse field conditions. This position must be able to lift, carry, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out above the shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.

Responsibilities

• Support management and field teams in the construction of various infrastructure projects.
• Track time and quantities for project accounting.
• Prepare and track submittals.
• Assist the Project Manager with documentation and coordination of all purchases.
• Assist in updating schedules.
• Provide document control by tracking plans and specifications.
• Assist with filed time reports
• Gain experience with heavy equipment and survey technology
• Take-off and estimating exposure
• Follow company and work site safety policies/procedures

Important Dates

February 1, 2027 – Priority Application Deadline*

Spring 2027 – Final Offers Sent

May 24 – July 30, 2027 – Internship Experience

* Applications are reviewed in order of submission; early application is encouraged