Co-op/Internship (Independence Excavating)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer Co-op/Intern in Cheswick, PA. The role involves assisting in project management, preparing RFIs, and collaborating with surveying crews.

Ideal candidates are college students enrolled in civil engineering or related fields. Interns are expected to work 40+ hours a week and are required to travel.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year university.
• Willing to intern for at least 2 terms.
• Required to work 40+ hour weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project management and bid preparation.
• Perform quantity takeoff for materials.
• Work with surveying crew for layout.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

AutoCAD

Surveying

Education

Pursuing a degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

GPS

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer Co-op/Intern

A Project Engineer Co-op/Intern is responsible for and will learn various jobsite functions including, but not limited to:

Estimating and Project Management Assistant

• Assist in project management and bid preparation
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, payment requisitions, change order requests
• Perform quantity takeoff (material, subs, & self-performed work)
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Assist PM in evaluating job costs
• Assist in developing and maintaining critical path project schedules.

Assistant Superintendent

• One and Two-week look ahead schedules to verify all resources are available
• Perform takeoff for ordering materials
• Call suppliers to schedule deliveries
• Calculate daily costs based on timesheet & work performed
• Compile extra work orders with necessary backup
• Complete time sheets & daily reports

Surveying Assistant

• Work with AutoCAD to develop coordinates
• Set up GPS
• Perform layout with surveying crew; rod man

Qualifications

• College students currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year university pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Students are encouraged to intern for at least 2 terms (do not need to be consecutive)
• Interns are required to work 40+ hour weeks, preferably when the student is taking a semester away from school
• A degree of travel is required for the internship
• Co-op opportunities available at offices in Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; and Sterling, VA. Additionally traveling co-op opportunities within several of our travelling divisions; locations vary throughout the country.