Water Infrastructure Engineer — Early Career

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Water team at Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking engineers starting from undergraduate/graduate programs. You will gain hands-on exposure to project management, field operations, budgeting, estimating, and subcontractor coordination on water infrastructure projects.

You will develop technical leadership, learn budgeting and procurement, and participate in a culture focused on safety, quality, and delivering complex construction milestones.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree, with an expected graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Interest and passion for the construction industry

Responsibilities

• Project Management: understand day-to-day and long-term business and financial management for construction projects.
• Financial Management: review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions
• Document Control: manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking
• Trade Partner Success: build trusted advisor relations with subcontractors for field installations
• Field Management: support site logistics, quality and safety on jobsites
• Quality Control and Safety: monitor tradeworkers for quality and safety
• Project Schedule: assist with schedule management and site logistics
• Critical Thinking: resolve installation, schedule, and coordination challenges
• Project Development: help with budgeting, estimating, and purchasing
• Purchasing: collaborate on subcontractor agreements and scope management

Skills

Enthusiasm & Drive

Delivery & Performance

Learning & Growth

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Master’s degree (in progress)

Job description

Clark Water team at Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking engineers starting from undergraduate/graduate programs. You will gain hands-on exposure to project management, field operations, budgeting, estimating, and subcontractor coordination on water infrastructure projects.

You will develop technical leadership, learn budgeting and procurement, and participate in a culture focused on safety, quality, and delivering complex construction milestones.