Construction Engineer Internships
Construction engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, with Kroger, Structural, and Traylor Bros. among the employers posting roles now.
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Ferguson Construction is an award-winning general contracting company specializing in manufacturing and industrial buildings, medical office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and commercial spaces. We employ professionals for all stages of workflow, from site developers, architects, project managers, and engineers to concrete, steel, masonry, and carpentry professionals. We have an excellent self-performing team and reach nearly 400 total employees.
Ferguson Construction started in 1920 as a general contracting firm serving institutional, commercial, and industrial markets with an office in Sidney, Ohio. As our project scope expanded, so did our office space. Ferguson now operates locations in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Indianapolis, Indiana, to more efficiently serve our clients throughout Ohio and Indiana.
We complete both small and large-scale projects for clients in Ohio and Indiana. Our company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality construction, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
As a Co-op with Ferguson Construction Company, you will gain hands-on experience learning each skilled trade in the business. You will be working with full-time construction professionals as they provide guidance and share their knowledge on various tasks. You will be involved with and have specific project responsibilities assigned to you. Mentoring is a critical part of the success of our co-op program. Our evaluation process allows our supervisors to ensure the right amount of guidance and training on the jobsite. The program provides you with the opportunity to build your future career with Ferguson Construction Company, and we work with school schedules.
Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.
We are currently seeking Project Engineer Co-ops with a passion for commercial construction to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Project Engineer and Project Manager in delivering successful projects through a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planningscheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a desire for growth, long-term thinking, relationship-building skills, and a growing familiarity with the construction industry.
What You Will Do:
- Provide site and building layout
- Assist with drawing and submittal review process
- Help support and coordinate scheduled construction activities
- Expedite building componentsmaterials to maintain schedule
- Assist change order management process
- Support document control and reporting
- Visit job sites and attend project meetings with owners and subcontractors.
- Utilize Ferguson's construction management software to aid the Project Manager with submittals, requests for information, closeout documents, OM Manuals, punch lists, meeting minutes, and other tools.
- Assist estimators on various aspects of the bid process. Learn how to gather all the necessary information for a project and compile a bid under the direction of the Chief Estimator with the opportunity to bid projects independently.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred with a focus in Construction.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Abilities:
- Possess all auditory, speaking, and communicating capabilities
- Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading
At the end of the co-op's time at Ferguson, they will have a better understanding of how projects are managed and the tools used to successfully complete projects.
Ferguson Construction is an award-winning general contracting company specializing in manufacturing and industrial buildings, medical office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail, and commercial spaces. We employ professionals for all stages of workflow, from site developers, architects, project managers, and engineers to concrete, steel, masonry, and carpentry professionals. We have an excellent self-performing team and reach nearly 400 total employees.
Ferguson Construction started in 1920 as a general contracting firm serving institutional, commercial, and industrial markets with an office in Sidney, Ohio. As our project scope expanded, so did our office space. Ferguson now operates locations in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Indianapolis, Indiana, to more efficiently serve our clients throughout Ohio and Indiana.
We complete both small and large-scale projects for clients in Ohio and Indiana. Our company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality construction, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
As a Co-op with Ferguson Construction Company, you will gain hands-on experience learning each skilled trade in the business. You will be working with full-time construction professionals as they provide guidance and share their knowledge on various tasks. You will be involved with and have specific project responsibilities assigned to you. Mentoring is a critical part of the success of our co-op program. Our evaluation process allows our supervisors to ensure the right amount of guidance and training on the jobsite. The program provides you with the opportunity to build your future career with Ferguson Construction Company, and we work with school schedules.
Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.
We are currently seeking Project Engineer Co-ops with a passion for commercial construction to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Project Engineer and Project Manager in delivering successful projects through a safe work environment, quality construction, effective planningscheduling, cost management, collaboration with project stakeholders, and superior customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a desire for growth, long-term thinking, relationship-building skills, and a growing familiarity with the construction industry.
What You Will Do:
- Provide site and building layout
- Assist with drawing and submittal review process
- Help support and coordinate scheduled construction activities
- Expedite building componentsmaterials to maintain schedule
- Assist change order management process
- Support document control and reporting
- Visit job sites and attend project meetings with owners and subcontractors.
- Utilize Ferguson's construction management software to aid the Project Manager with submittals, requests for information, closeout documents, OM Manuals, punch lists, meeting minutes, and other tools.
- Assist estimators on various aspects of the bid process. Learn how to gather all the necessary information for a project and compile a bid under the direction of the Chief Estimator with the opportunity to bid projects independently.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred with a focus in Construction.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Abilities:
- Possess all auditory, speaking, and communicating capabilities
- Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading
At the end of the co-op's time at Ferguson, they will have a better understanding of how projects are managed and the tools used to successfully complete projects.
Construction Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Construction Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large construction firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, and their cohorts fill before most students start looking. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Map the employers you want and check their recruiting calendars in September.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Construction engineer intern roles reward documented proof over an empty work history. Compile two or three class projects that show real deliverables, site plans, structural calculations, CAD drawings, or Revit models, and make them easy for a recruiter to open. A linked portfolio does more than a bullet point ever can.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts in parallel, that combination reaches employers the fair circuit misses.
Practice your technical interview out loud
Construction engineer intern screens typically include technical questions on engineering principles, materials, or site calculations, and sometimes a case scenario. Practice solving problems aloud and explaining your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger construction and engineering firms run cohort programs built to train people new to the field, rotating interns through project types such as civil, structural, and site management. These programs recruit aggressively in the fall, fill fast, and list competitive selection timelines. Identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the construction engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting, whether that means relocating for a summer or staying local, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take.
Construction Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, design projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For construction engineer candidates, a CAD portfolio or documented project drawings gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a construction engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for construction engineer interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the time of the offer, and how early you signal interest. Position for it by delivering consistently, but don't count on it while searching.
When should I apply for construction engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications at major firms close well before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and don't assume a posting window that worked for a classmate applies to every employer.
Are construction engineer internships paid?
Most professional construction engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and where employers disclose a range, it appears directly on the listing. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at firms large enough to run structured programs.
What should a construction engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Document two or three complete projects with the tools used, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Civil 3D, and link to a portfolio, design drawings, or case studies wherever possible, that is the role-specific proof construction engineer recruiters want to see. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the portfolio link near the top.
Are there remote construction engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the construction engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them as soon as they post.
Can international students get construction engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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