Fall 2026 Cooperative Education Student (Co-Op) Project Engineer

Crowder Constructors Inc. Crowder Constructors Inc. Fall 2026 Cooperative Education Student Co-Op Project Engineer Apex, NC 27539

Crowder is a Design-Build Construction Manager and Hard-Bid general contractor. We are looking for University Civil Mechanical Electrical Construction Engineering Construction Management majors who have applied and have been approved through their university cooperative education office to participate in alternating semesters school and full-time employment. Our mutual goal will be to provide you training to potentially look to project engineering or superintendent-in-training opportunities.

Crowder performs technically challenging and diverse scopes of work. We dig deep into means and methods with high levels of construction and engineering coordination.

Co-Op Intern Responsibilities

To assist and learn from project management and/or estimating teams with daily tasks to build and estimate projects. Co-Op assignments normally involve three 3 work rotations alternating with school semester attendance. Each rotation will be at a different location with one of our job sites in the southeast region of the United States.

Typical Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Work in Project Management Office & Field • Maintain project files, current drawings, as-built records, and production records. • Read and interpret plans and specifications. • Estimate material needs for purchasing. • Write purchase orders. • Expedite material deliveries. • Inventory control. • Assist with the invoice approval process. • Learn aspects of jobsite safety. • Assist with value engineering. • Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and major vendors. • Understand budgets and cost tracking. • Negotiate prices and services. • Assist with the management of subcontractors. • Review and prepare submittal documents and O&M manuals. • Correspond and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, internal office staff, and field personnel. • Assist with analyzing procuring and tracking construction equipment. • Assist field personnel with technical matters. • Work in Estimating • Learn the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format divisions and sections and how it relates to the Construction Industry. • Learn to read and interpret project specifications, contract requirements, and bid preparations. • Perform subcontractor soliciting. • Perform quantity take-offs. • Learn and utilize Quest estimating software. • Become familiar with labor costs. • Analyze labor for specific tasks. • Receive and evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals. • Participate in bid reviews. • Assist in preparing bid packages.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Ability to communicate verbally and written with project team. 4-year civil engineering degree completed currently pursuing or comparable from an accredited university with a 2.5 GPA or higher preferred. Ability to learn as shown by completing assignments accurately with decreased supervisor oversight through 3 rotations. Display initiative to go above and beyond minimum expectations, hungry to learn. Set high personal standards and strive for excellence in quality of work. Ability to work with a team by contributing to discussions and helping team members. Evidence of past interest in construction through previous jobs, activities, and/or volunteering preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel preferred. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus. Quickly and consistently adhere to all safety requirements. Timely and punctual arrival to appointed workplace meetings and jobsites. Valid non-restrictive drivers license preferred.

About Crowder

Since 1947 Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants, and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self-performs civil, electrical, and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family and employee-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It as reflected in our Mission Statement.

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees. If you are looking for a career not just a job with a company committed to your future, apply today.

Crowder is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE

All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Crowder is a Drug-Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer.

REQUIREMENTS

All Applicants must be 18 years of age. Able to Pass a Drug Test. Legally Eligible to Work in the US.

Benefits

Crowders Mission Statement is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts HSA and FSA
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program EAP
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave

University Career-Based Training

Educational Assistance Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

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Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Employee Services at Phone 800-849-2966 Email EmployeeServices@crowderusa.com.

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