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Independence Excavating Co-op or Internship Who is IX? From breaking ground to final completion, our team has been laying the foundation for excellence in heavy civil construction and demolition for more than 70 years . We combine industry innovation with decades of proven performance, delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with unmatched expertise. Our long-standing track record of success reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and value — making us a trusted partner from the ground up. For seven decades, Independence Excavating has built a team of dedicated construction professionals whose experience and discipline set us apart in the industry. To learn more, visit www.indexc.com . What do we believe in? PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets. PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners. COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it. 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 RFI’s, 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 time sheet & 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 Do you have what it takes? • 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 • It is strongly encouraged that students who intern with Independence Excavating plan to do so 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 • We offer co-op opportunities at our offices in Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; and Sterling, VA. • Additionally, we have traveling co-op opportunities within several of our travelling divisions. Locations vary throughout the country. We are currently looking to fill co-op/internship positions for the Fall 2026 Semester. LI-DNP