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Construction Intern positions on CPT let F-1 students earn academic credit while working on active job sites, estimating projects, or supporting project management teams. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie directly to your degree program, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Corporate/Administrative
Location: Cleveland, OH
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning consulting firm providing civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support services. MSG is seeking motivated students for 2027 internship opportunities across our office locations. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience supporting active projects. Responsibilities may include fieldwork, data collection and analysis, technical calculations, preparing plans and reports, project documentation, and other tasks related to the intern’s area of study. Specific assignments will be based on the student’s background, interests, location, and MSG’s project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist project teams with technical and administrative project tasks.
- Participate in construction or site inspections, field sampling, and testing, as applicable.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and enter project data.
- Support the preparation of plans, drawings, and other materials using AutoCAD.
- Conduct office research and assist with reports and project documentation.
- Enter, update, and maintain Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
- Participate in site visits and project meetings as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and follow MSG’s safety and quality standards.
- Perform other duties based on the intern’s area of study and project needs as requested.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program or a related environmental science, surveying, construction management, GIS, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, or other technical program. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, along with attention to detail, reliability, basic Microsoft Office knowledge, and a willingness to learn. Previous AutoCAD or GIS experience is preferred for applicable assignments but is not required. Previous internship experience is not required.
What We Offer - Benefits
At MSG, interns gain hands-on experience contributing to real projects while working alongside experienced professionals. This opportunity allows students to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, explore different career paths, and build relationships within the industry. The compensation range for this role is indicated in the posting and reflects MSG’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits available to eligible interns include:
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible schedule
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local criteria. We provide all applicants and employees with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification covered by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Department: Corporate/Administrative
Location: Cleveland, OH
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning consulting firm providing civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support services. MSG is seeking motivated students for 2027 internship opportunities across our office locations. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience supporting active projects. Responsibilities may include fieldwork, data collection and analysis, technical calculations, preparing plans and reports, project documentation, and other tasks related to the intern’s area of study. Specific assignments will be based on the student’s background, interests, location, and MSG’s project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist project teams with technical and administrative project tasks.
- Participate in construction or site inspections, field sampling, and testing, as applicable.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and enter project data.
- Support the preparation of plans, drawings, and other materials using AutoCAD.
- Conduct office research and assist with reports and project documentation.
- Enter, update, and maintain Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
- Participate in site visits and project meetings as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and follow MSG’s safety and quality standards.
- Perform other duties based on the intern’s area of study and project needs as requested.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program or a related environmental science, surveying, construction management, GIS, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, or other technical program. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, along with attention to detail, reliability, basic Microsoft Office knowledge, and a willingness to learn. Previous AutoCAD or GIS experience is preferred for applicable assignments but is not required. Previous internship experience is not required.
What We Offer - Benefits
At MSG, interns gain hands-on experience contributing to real projects while working alongside experienced professionals. This opportunity allows students to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, explore different career paths, and build relationships within the industry. The compensation range for this role is indicated in the posting and reflects MSG’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits available to eligible interns include:
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible schedule
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local criteria. We provide all applicants and employees with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification covered by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsConstruction Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a construction internship qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly connects to your degree program, such as civil engineering, construction management, or architecture. Your DSO will assess whether the position integrates with your curriculum. Roles involving site supervision, cost estimation, scheduling, or structural inspection typically qualify, but a generic labor position without a curricular link will not.
Can I start a construction internship before my CPT is officially authorized?
No. Working before your DSO updates your I-20 with CPT authorization is a violation of your F-1 status. Construction employers often want an early start date, but you must have the authorized I-20 in hand before your first day on site. Ask your DSO for the processing timeline as soon as you receive your offer letter.
How do I find construction companies that are familiar with hiring CPT students?
Browse Construction Intern listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with international student hiring experience. Many smaller regional contractors have never onboarded an F-1 student before, so targeting firms that have already worked through CPT or OPT paperwork saves significant time during the offer process.
What happens to my OPT if I complete a year-long construction CPT internship?
If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, USCIS eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count toward that limit. Before accepting a full-year construction placement, confirm your running CPT total with your DSO to protect your post-graduation work authorization.
Does my construction internship employer need to be E-Verify enrolled for CPT?
Yes. Employers hiring F-1 students are required to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Construction companies, especially smaller subcontractors or regional firms, may not be enrolled. Confirm E-Verify status before signing any offer paperwork. If the employer isn't enrolled, they'll need to complete that process before your start date, which can take several weeks.