Summer Intern – Construction

February 12, 2026
$24 / hour

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Job Description

Ready for some real office experience and to get your hands dirty in the field?

## Summer Intern – Construction

Company: American Civil Constructors West Coast (ACCWC)
Location: McLeansville, NC (Field and Office)
Program: 2026 Summer Internship

### About the Opportunity

American Civil Constructors West Coast is seeking 2026 Summer Interns excited to learn more about the inner-workings of the construction industry. This is an exciting and challenging internship where you will learn how to run and manage multi-million dollar construction projects from both the office and the field. You will play a key role in assisting us with our summer workload in our McLeansville, NC office, gaining invaluable practical experience.

### Company Overview

American Civil Constructors West Coast (ACCWC) is a well-established 40-year-old Heavy Civil Construction company with offices in Benicia, CA and McLeansville, NC. We specialize in:
Constructing, retro-fitting, and repairing bridges
Specialized pavement overlays

We work all over the country for various DOT’s and Public Works Agencies. Our seasoned crews and management work together to complete projects quickly and efficiently to the Owner’s satisfaction. Many of our projects have quick turn-around times (1-4 weeks), which provides a unique opportunity for summer interns to see projects from start to finish.

ACCWC is part of MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment and benefits from the backing and growth opportunities presented by our Fortune 500 Parent Company, MasTec, Inc.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing comprehensive construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. Our expertise includes:
Industrial: Building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, and mining.
Infrastructure: General heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects, and commercial buildings.
Renewables: Solar, wind, and battery storage.
Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, Inc. is a minority-owned Fortune 500 company that has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, MasTec provides flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

### Key Responsibilities

As a Summer Intern, you will be actively involved in various aspects of construction project management, including:
Tracking Production and Inventory
Handling Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
Managing Job Billings
Coordinating Varying Work Schedules (Day/Night)
Working Closely with Project Managers, Subcontractors/Suppliers, DOT’s/Owners
Assisting Project Managers and Field Engineers in their duties
Collecting Quantities for Payment

### Qualifications

To be considered for this exciting internship, candidates should meet the following criteria:

Education: Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
Skills (Essential):
Excellent computer skills
Strong willingness to learn
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Great communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work without direct supervision
Enthusiasm to get to work
Skills (Helpful, but not required): Ability to read and understand project plans.
Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from the office is a must!
Experience: Desired experience: 0-4 years.

### Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $20 – $24 per hour
Benefits: This is a temporary position, and therefore, no company benefits are offered.

### Application Process & Important Information

Pre-employment Screening: Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact ceicareers@mastec.com.
Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
Equal Employment Opportunity: MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Recruiters/Agencies: MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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