Intern – Construction Management​/Civil Engineering

Intern – Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Location: Rio Grande City, TX

When: Anticipated to begin in July 2027, with the possibility of starting sooner.

ECC is seeking a motivated junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field to join our experienced construction team in Rio Grande City, TX for a Border Patrol Station project. Local candidates are highly preferred, but willing to consider out-of-state candidates. This
on-site internship offers hands‑on experience supporting field operations, quality management, project administration, and construction execution activities on a major U.S. military construction project.
This opportunity is ideal for students interested in gaining experience in Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering, Fire Protection, Environmental, Estimating, Project Controls and Project Management
.

Learning Opportunities:

Interns will gain exposure to large-scale military construction projects, scheduling, quality control procedures, subcontractor management, and field execution on a project site. Participants will receive mentorship from experienced construction professionals while developing a comprehensive understanding of field-based project management. This internship offers valuable insight into construction operations and potential career paths supporting projects with potential full-time employment upon graduation.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control staff with daily construction operations
• Assist with field inspections and project documentation
• Attend client and subcontractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Support project tracking, reporting, and schedule updates
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and site logistics
• Help maintain project records and electronic filing systems
• Monitor adherence to project safety and quality requirements

Skills &

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (3.0 GPA or above preferred)
• Interest in international construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a field-based construction environment
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to obtain a military base pass if hired
• Ability to operate motor vehicle and clean driving record
• Interest in pursuing a full‑time construction career supporting domestic and international projects after graduation

ECC's targeted hourly rate for this position is$25.00 per hour
. Actual pay may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, and business needs.