Internship - Construction Management, Civil Engineering

CTL Engineering is hiring Interns in our Construction Management/Construction Administration department for Summer 2026!

Majors: Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Projects types: roadway and bridge (ODOT) construction projects

Territory/region – central Ohio region (Columbus area).

• Given the nature of the role, Interns need to reside in the Columbus, OH region during the Internship.
• Housing and/or housing stipends will not be provided.

Targeting 35-40 hours/week for the Summer 2026 Internship.

CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) is an award-winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (99) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Interns to join our dynamic Team.

• This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your area of study under the guidance of experienced Engineers and Professionals:
  • Gain practical experience working on real-world projects.
  • Learn from experienced professionals in the field.
  • Opportunity for future career growth and development.
  • Competitive internship compensation.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to gaining real world experience, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting… it's an invitation to bring your interests and expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly

Responsibilities and things you’ll get real-world exposure to:

• Learn about and perform a variety of tasks such as research, testing, problem solution, construction management/administration of transportation projects.
• Participate in field visits and inspections as required in the central Ohio region.
• Learn about and conduct/document field observations for construction activities performed by the contractor(s) for roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Learn how to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and related codes and standards.
• See, and be involved in, the process of ensuring construction work conforms to design documents, approved submittals, regional standards, local codes and best construction practices while adhering to schedule/timeline and budget aspects.
• Learn how to identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
  • Communicate deficiencies to management/proper personnel.
• Monitor the progress of construction activities and provide guidance to contractors to ensure adherence to project timelines.
• Discuss plans, specifications and work schedules with Project Manager and Engineers, contractors, utility companies and other governmental agencies, etc.
• Perform project administration duties such as preparing monthly pay applications and change orders for presentation to the client.
• Assist other project management staff with identifying problems and developing viable solutions for consideration.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications.
• Assist in the resolution of construction-related disputes or claims.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.