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E.S. Wagner Company


Construction Intern

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Recruitment began on February 17, 2026
and the job listing Expires on August 20, 2026
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E.S. Wagner Company is looking for an Intern/Co-Op to join its team of construction professionals in one of our multiple regions.

Company Profile
E.S. Wagner Company, is a heavy civil and highway construction company serving clients in both the public and private sectors. Headquartered in Oregon, Ohio, E.S. Wagner has the people and resources necessary to complete the most challenging and complex projects in a variety of geographical areas. Through innovative engineering and construction, combined with the latest in construction technology and equipment, E.S. Wagner has built its reputation as a safe, capable and expert general contractor. These capabilities coupled with the values of integrity, reliability and pride in a job well done, make E.S. Wagner an industry leader and employer of choice.

Check us out at www.eswagner.com

Position Summary
Co-op and Intern opportunities are available within two different areas within the company. During your co-op session, you will be assigned as an assistant in one of the following areas: Field Engineering / Management or Estimating / Office Engineering. E.S. Wagner believes that these experiences are essential to the understanding of how the organization operates.

Field Engineering / Management

  • Assist with: project layout, shop drawing submittals, the project schedule, and other important aspects of managing the work.
  • Complete site inspections to produce: daily reports of the work / subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Direct interaction with field management, subcontractors, and owners to gain knowledge, real world experience, and a flavor for day to day civil operations by helping to determine the appropriate safety measures, quality specifications, job costs, and scope of the work.
  • Contribute to the success of the construction project by assisting to meet critical milestones.

Estimating / Office Engineering

  • Partner with the bid team to develop cost estimates from contract documents and plans.
  • Utilize cutting edge software to perform quantity takeoffs to prepare hard bid estimates.
  • Participate in scheduling, site visits, and time studies to provide accurate estimating data.
  • Assist in preparing subcontracts and purchase orders, gather quantity data for progress performance reports and measure / evaluate production costs versus budgeted performance.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate student at a college or university offering degree programs.
  • Intense interest and passion for the Construction Industry and a desire to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate leadership and Interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: (419) 691-8651

Email: HR@eswagner.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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