Project Engineer Internship

ACE is adding motivated, organized, and innovative students to join our 2026 internship program. We’re seeking construction management and engineering students who want to gain hands-on experience and make a positive impact on the delivery of complex construction projects. Spring, summer, and fall internships, as well as co-op opportunities, are available in 2026.

Working on site at your assigned project you will support the project manager and superintendent while utilizing the unique pre-construction, equipment, and personnel resources that ACE employs to efficiently deliver self-perform construction projects. These resources have guided their growth as one of the leading environmental construction firms on the east coast.

This position requires great initiative, team work, communication and problem-solving skills. This is an ideal position for someone who is interested in gaining experience in the heavy construction industry. You will be the main catalyst in solving challenging issues that arise while working on site at water and wastewater facilities

On any given day, you'll be collaborating with a team of construction professionals to build water infrastructure projects for the top public works and municipal clients in the country. Your work as a Co-op Engineer will open up your career for exciting opportunities here at ACE, and beyond!

Key Responsibilities

Estimating: understanding of estimating process and the ability to develop detailed estimates and complete basic quantity takeoffs

Pre-construction: Ability to assist the pre-construction team to set up projects for mobilization, negotiate and write purchase orders and subcontracts, and complete submittal reviews

Project Management: Understanding of contract documents in order to work within project controls, understanding all aspects of labor reports, ability to perform change order proposals, ability to develop 3-week lookahead schedules, understanding of profitability, and the ability to work seamlessly with co-workers, vendors, subs and clients.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with and uphold ACE safety policy
• Attend ACE staff meetings
• Participate and complete ACE learning and development activities
• Attend ACE intern events

Meet ACE

Over the last 20 years, we have steadily grown and we are consistently ranked a Top 200 Environmental Contractor by Engineering & News Record (ENR). Through continually enhancing our processes and prioritizing a team first approach, we produce the highest quality finished product for our clients. We provide a challenging and rewarding environment through focusing on continuous improvement and investing in the professional development of our employees. We encourage our employees to have a healthy work/life balance, give back to the community and enjoy time with their fellow employees at various company outings. These efforts result in a challenging and rewarding environment preserving and improving our world‘s most precious resource – water! Learn more at www.buildingtolast.com.

ACE focuses on our core value of Building to Last which centers on building the people, the projects, the clients and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

ACE Services is a drug-free working environment. All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screening, physical and E-Verify.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends