Engineer (Winter 2026/Spring 2027 Graduates)

Clark Construction Group•Carolina, SC

About The Position

The Engineer role offers early-career candidates a broad introduction to Clark’s construction business through formal training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences across project management, field management, project development, and business operations. Employees build technical skills, leadership instincts, and business acumen while taking on real responsibility and exploring opportunities to specialize and grow. The role includes dynamic career-building experiences in the company’s core operations. Engineers may contribute to project financial management, document control, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, quality and safety, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, purchasing, and other business operations. They are also expected to represent Clark’s culture, support client and partner success, help develop business relationships, and contribute to recruiting talent. This is an active role involving significant time on construction sites as well as time in an office. Site work may involve uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role is physically demanding and includes frequent movement and lifting. Employees must follow Clark’s safety policies and applicable laws. The work takes place in a demanding, high-performance environment that may require extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree or equivalent, or a master’s degree, with expected graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
Interest and passion for the construction industry.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform active physical work, including bending, kneeling, reaching, and navigating job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Visual acuity sufficient to read plans and inspect work.
Comfort working in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Demonstrated punctuality, dedication, initiative, professionalism, accountability, responsiveness, curiosity, and a positive, proactive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

Review gross billings, track change orders, and review subcontractor requisitions.
Manage submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and material tracking.
Build relationships with subcontractors and help plan successful field installations.
Monitor trade work with an emphasis on quality and safety.
Assist with project schedule management and site logistics.
Help resolve challenges involving installation, schedules, and trade partner coordination.
Review initial contract documents, solicit subcontractor bids, and provide preliminary bid evaluations.
Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
Collaborate on subcontractor agreements, review scopes of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
Gain exposure to the essential business operations that support the Clark organization.
Anticipate client and partner needs and work to exceed their expectations.
Build industry relationships that may generate business opportunities for Clark leadership.
Help attract and recruit talent by building and leveraging relationships.
Follow Clark’s standard procedures and safety policies, and applicable laws.
Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements and continuously develop technical expertise and business acumen.