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If you have a passion for turning dreams into reality, we have a place for you at ACE
ACE partners with leading engineering and construction management schools to offer students a cooperative education experience.
In the co-op program, college students gain a wide range of valuable experience and will develop their engineering and construction management skills.
Our project assignments offer interns a challenging and rewarding experience.
We provide a variety of work assignments from onsite engineering at a construction site to working on competitive estimates in our main office. ACE's co-op program allows interns an opportunity to make an immediate impact while learning how our water infrastructure is built. Explore our job postings to find out how to become part of the ACE team.
About ACE
A general contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic region, ACE is renowned for the high-quality construction of complex water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and more. Our projects result in more reliable, cleaner, and safer water and wastewater for our communities and the environment. Over the last 20 years, we have steadily grown and are consistently ranked a Top 200 Environmental Contractor by Engineering & News Record (ENR).
Headquarters
Marriottsville, MD
Employees
256
Founded
2004
Total Cost of Completed Projects
$800 Million
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Our Hiring Process
ACE encourages employees to have a healthy work/life balance, give back to the community, and enjoy time with their fellow employees at various company outings. In addition to a competitive salary, ACE offers an excellent benefit package for all of our employees.
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Browse Our Job Postings
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Submit Your Application
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Talk With a Recruiter
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Talk With a Hiring Manager
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Interview With Key Stakeholders
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Get Hired!
Hear From Our Interns
Discover what our interns have to say about their journey with us and what makes ACE a great place to learn and grow.
"During my internship at ACE, I had the opportunity to work on-site at AlexRenew as a Project Engineer. This role allowed me to gain invaluable hands-on experience and deepened my understanding of the wastewater treatment field. Working closely with the project team, I developed practical skills in project management and problem-solving, which significantly contributed to my professional growth in engineering."
Bria Williams
Current ACE Estimator, Co-op Engineer Intern in 2023
Drexel University Class of 2024, Environmental Engineering
Tampa, FL
"ACE is the perfect place to complete co-ops and internships, I completed all three of mine with the company! You will hone and broaden the skills taught in school through practical experience in the industry. Likewise, your industry experience will improve your academic understanding. I greatly enjoyed and appreciated the mentorship, comradery, learning, and experience that I found with ACE."
George Strish
Current ACE Project Engineer, Co-op Intern 2021-2023
University of Pittsburgh Class of 2024, Environmental Engineering
Tampa, FL
"I have really enjoyed learning about the construction industry and all it has to offer. My team has been incredibly supportive, guiding me through the fundamentals of project engineering and water treatment. I have also had a lot of fun getting to know my coworkers and engaging with the company beyond the office. I appreciate the extensive knowledge I have gained in this role and look forward to applying it to my future endeavors."
Amanda Chin
Summer 2024 Intern
Georgia Tech, Class of 2026, Environmental Engineering
Tampa, FL
"My time at ACE as a summer intern has been the best professional experience I have ever had. When I talked to my friends from college about my internship, they were astounded by the tasks I was doing, such as creating a work pack and a pipe quantity take-off. Many companies give their interns very boring tasks, but ACE is not one of them; every day, I used my problem-solving skills in ways that kept me constantly engaged. I grew so much from this experience and am very appreciative of the opportunity I was given, from what I've heard from others, I feel confident in saying that this is one of the best internships you can do, and I would highly recommend it!"
Andrew Garcia
Summer 2024 Intern
University of Maryland, Class of 2026, Mechanical Engineering
Tampa, FL
"I have learned so much about the processes of water and wastewater treatment. Before this internship I knew nearly nothing about those processes but everyone I have worked with has been so friendly and helpful in helping me learn about this industry. I have enjoyed being able to work both in the office but also have the ability to go out in the field to talk with the crew and understand what they are working on. Overall, I have very much enjoyed my time at ACE and getting to know all the people I’ve worked with."
Justin Abell
Summer 2024 Intern Engineer
Virginia Tech Class of 2026, Civil Engineering
Tampa, FL
"During my internship at ACE, I had the opportunity to learn and develop valuable professional skills. The experience allowed me to acquire new knowledge about the construction industry and enhance my abilities. At ACE, I was pleasantly surprised by the genuine kindness and care shown by everyone towards their employees. As my first internship experience, it made a lasting impression."
Julia Resch
Summer 2024 Intern Engineer
University of Pittsburgh Class of 2026, Civil Engineering
Tampa, FL
ACE is 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. We are a drug-free working environment. All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screening, background check and E-Verify.