About the role#
We are hiring a Project Engineer Co-op to join our team in Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a full-time, paid position for students currently in their 3rd or 4th year of study. You will work on-site and gain experience in geotechnical construction, including excavation support, earth retention, and deep foundations.
What you'll do#
- Use AutoCAD to develop elevation views and cross sections from project plan sheets.
- Perform material quantity takeoffs and solicit quotes from vendors.
- Help prepare project budgets by developing schedules and estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Meet with the project team to develop construction action plans during the startup process.
- Conduct field testing on deep foundations, soil nails, and anchors.
- Maintain a clean worksite and clean equipment.
- Follow all safety protocols, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment and reporting accidents or near misses.
- Work around moving equipment and carry loads up to 100 pounds on uneven surfaces.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 3rd or 4th year student in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- A valid driver's license without restrictions and a driving record that meets company standards.
- Ability to pass a background check and a Worksteps Evaluation.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding safety rules, procedure manuals, and technical instructions.
- Ability to communicate in English to receive safety and training instructions in noisy environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Smithfield, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Subsurface Construction Company, LLC
Subsurface Construction Company, LLC operates as a design-build subcontractor specializing in support of excavation and deep foundation services. The firm provides soil nail walls, underpinning, and aggregate piers to projects throughout Virginia and the Carolinas. Founded in 1995, the company maintains its headquarters in Smithfield, North Carolina. It employs approximately 35 staff members to support general contractors on various site development projects.
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