Preconstruction Estimating Co-op: Civil Design & Bidding

DN; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Rate

Paid Time Off

$3,000 Scholarship Opportunity

Co‑op/Intern Cash Bonus Program

Gym membership discount

Employee referral program

Leadership training programs

Job summary

DN in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Preconstruction Estimating Co-op to gain hands-on experience in civil engineering and construction. You will work with a mentor, contribute to real projects, and learn about the lifecycle of heavy‑civil construction from conception to completion.

You will assist regional estimators with site condition evaluation, prepare earthwork takeoffs using Civil 3D, generate tank site drawings in AutoCAD, and help with bid level pricing and RFQs at the local tank

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate program with Civil Engineering focus preferred.
• Experience with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Estimators with evaluating project site conditions and generating tank site layout drawings in AutoCAD.
• Prepare earthwork takeoffs using Civil 3D and sitework cost estimates using Excel.
• Solicit bid level pricing for cranes, rebar installation, fence work, and other subcontractor scopes.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation after identifying local subcontractors.
• Gain insight into developing and bidding construction projects.
• Visit local tank construction sites.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate program in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

DN in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Preconstruction Estimating Co-op to gain hands-on experience in civil engineering and construction. You will work with a mentor, contribute to real projects, and learn about the lifecycle of heavy‑civil construction from conception to completion.

You will assist regional estimators with site condition evaluation, prepare earthwork takeoffs using Civil 3D, generate tank site drawings in AutoCAD, and help with bid level pricing and RFQs at the local tank