Summer Field Engineer Intern — Civil Construction

William Charles Construction; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

William Charles Construction, part of MasTec’s CE&I group, seeks Construction Field Engineer Interns for Summer 2026 in Springfield, IL. You will support the Project Manager and Construction Manager, assist with estimating, and help implement project quality and site plans.

Responsibilities include field surveying, quality control record management, audits, material receiving, and submittals. Travel is 100% to Springfield sites; GPA minimum 3.0 is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or OSH/Environmental Safety and Health.
• Other applicable degrees include Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and 24 college credits completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field survey work for layout and tracking using GPS and PC-based tools.
• Help manage project quality control records and required reporting.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating audits/inspections.

Skills

Field surveying

Quality control

Planning & scheduling

Material inventory

RFI subs & submittals

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering (undergrad)

Construction Management (undergrad)

Occupational Safety & Health (undergrad)

Electrical/Mechanical Eng (undergrad)

Tools

GPS

PC-based software

Job description

William Charles Construction, part of MasTec’s CE&I group, seeks Construction Field Engineer Interns for Summer 2026 in Springfield, IL. You will support the Project Manager and Construction Manager, assist with estimating, and help implement project quality and site plans.

Responsibilities include field surveying, quality control record management, audits, material receiving, and submittals. Travel is 100% to Springfield sites; GPA minimum 3.0 is required.