Project Engineer Co-Op - Cincinnati, OH (Spring 2027)

Messer Construction Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Cincinnati, OH offers a Project Engineer Co-Op for Spring 2027. The role supports the site project manager and engineer with layout, document control, quality assurance, and field production analysis.

Candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with strong communication and organizational skills. This opportunity involves coordinating subcontractors, managing shop drawings and submittals, and expediting

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree is required; Civil Engineering or Construction Management with a focus on construction processes is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Site and building layout responsibilities on active projects.
• Document control and recordkeeping for the project.
• Quality control oversight on-site activities.
• Field production analysis to support project milestones.
• Coordination with subcontractors and workforce on site.
• Shop drawing and submittal control management.
• Material and equipment expediting to meet schedules.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using an iPad for field tasks.

Skills

Site layout

Documentation

Quality control

Field analysis

Subcontractor coordination

Shop drawing control

Material expediting

MS Office

iPad usage

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad

Job description

Project Engineer Co-Op - Cincinnati, OH (Spring 2027)

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Nov 7, 2026

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer now stands as one of the nation’s leading healthcare and higher education builders. Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional officeslocatedacross the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte & Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, & Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Messer employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to building better communities.

We are currently seeking Project Engineer Co-ops to join the Messer team. This position supports Messer projects at the project site with the primary responsibility ofassistingthe site Project Manager and Project Engineer in the management and administration of theproject.

What You Will Do:

• Site and building layout
• Document control
• Quality control
• Field production analysis
• Subcontractor and work force coordination
• Shop drawing/submittal control
• Material and equipment expediting
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience with using an iPad

What You Will Bring:

• Pursuing aBachelor'sdegreerequired.Civil Engineering or Construction Managementwith a focus on construction processes/industry/delivery methodspreferred.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Makeyourscount with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bringthe determination.Let’sbuild something great together.

All Messer employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.