Construction Co-op/Intern: Field Engineering & Estimating

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking motivated college students for Spring 2027 Co-op/Internship positions in civil engineering or construction management.

You will learn on real projects and support estimating, field coordination, and safety practices. As an intern, you’ll develop quantity take-offs, review project plans, assist in subcontractor solicitations, attend and host project walk-throughs.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 2- or 4-year university pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Willing to travel for internship assignments.
• Interns are expected to work 40+ hour weeks during the term.

Responsibilities

• Estimating: develop quantity take-offs based on project plans and review subcontractor quotations.
• Assistant Engineer: update field office drawings, assist in weekly project meetings, and support RFI process.
• Assistant Superintendent/Field Engineer: assist in running field foreman meetings, prepare look-ahead schedules, and coordinate subcontractors.

Skills

Civil Eng

Construction Mgmt

Education

Pursuing associate or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking motivated college students for Spring 2027 Co-op/Internship positions in civil engineering or construction management.

You will learn on real projects and support estimating, field coordination, and safety practices. As an intern, you’ll develop quantity take-offs, review project plans, assist in subcontractor solicitations, attend and host project walk-throughs.