Project Engineer Co-Op - Newport, KY (Spring 2027)

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Project Engineer Co-op in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area to assist the project team on commercial construction projects.

The role focuses on safety, LEAN planning and cost management, with opportunities for growth and relationship building within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support our Zero-Injury Safety Program.
• Provide site and building layout.
• Assist shop drawing and submittal review process.
• Support built-in quality using our three phase quality control process.
• Help support and coordinate scheduled construction activities.
• Expedite building components & materials to maintain schedule.
• Assist change order management process.
• Support document control and reporting.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States

Company: EGC

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Project Engineer Co-op with a passion for commercial construction to join our team in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed tothe safetyandcontinuousimprovement of our safety systems.We have received national safety awardsas a result ofour performance.EGC employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s commitment to building better communities.

The primary responsibility of this position is toassistthe Project Engineer and Project Manager in delivering successful projects through a safe work environment, quality construction, effective LEAN planning & scheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The ideal candidate willpossessa desire for growth, long-term thinking, relationship building skills, and a growing familiarity with the construction industry.

What You Will Do:

• Support our Zero-Injury Safety Program
• Provide site and building layout
• Assistshop drawing and submittal review process
• Support built-in quality using ourthree phasequality control process
• Help support and coordinate scheduled construction activities
• Expedite building components & materials tomaintainschedule
• Assistchange order management process
• Support document control and reporting
• Perform other duties and responsibilities asrequired

What You Will Bring:

• Pursuing abachelor'sdegree. Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Good organizational, communication, andproblem-solvingskills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling,lifting upto 50lbs., seeing and reading

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

EGC Construction 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.

EGC Construction 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.