2027 Co-Op Program

Purpose 

The LPX Group Co-Op Program provides university students with full-semester, academic-credit work experience across construction field and office operations. Co-op students contribute to active projects while developing technical, professional, and leadership skills through structured assignments, mentorship, training, and an end-of-rotation Leadership Briefing.

Education and Experience (Required)

• Enrolled at an accredited university with a formal co-op program that awards academic credit for work placements.
• University must be willing to designate LPX Group as the co-op employer of record for the rotation.
• Available for a full semester rotation of approximately 15–18 weeks during fall, spring, or summer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to work at jobsites or in field conditions when assigned.

Education and Experience (Preferred)

• Pursuing Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or another program relevant to LPX Group operations.
• Prior construction, engineering, project, field, office, volunteer, or leadership experience.
• General understanding of heavy civil construction and interest in completing multiple rotations with LPX Group.

Program Details and Compensation

• Temporary co-op rotation lasting approximately 15–18 weeks.
• Eligible co-op students may receive reimbursement for actual documented educational expenses, including co-op tuition credits, under the applicable rotation tier. Temporary co-op students are not eligible for healthcare, 401(k), PTO, or paid holidays.

Success Factors and Desired Qualifications 

• Strong interpersonal skills; must work well in teams and be able to develop relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.
• Ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, and complete required documentation.
• Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and apply learning throughout the rotation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and LPX Group values.

LPX Group Co-Op Responsibilities

• Perform departmental, office, field, plant, or project assignments based on academic background and program placement.
• Support work in estimating, construction engineering, project management, safety, marketing, finance, or Team Member Services and Talent Development.
• Assist Team Members with project coordination, research, schedules, reports, documentation, and other duties assigned.
• Participate in cohort orientation, applicable safety training, professional development workshops, and in-house training.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and jobsite procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, files, progress updates, and assigned work products.
• Participate in the LPX Community Build Day and other scheduled cohort activities.
• Work with an assigned mentor and supervisor; participate in mid-rotation feedback and performance discussions.
• Prepare and deliver an end-of-rotation Leadership Briefing summarizing assignments, key learnings, feedback, and career goals.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At LPX Group and our subsidiary companies (Bluegrass Testing, Louisville Paving and Construction, Material Transfer and Pace Contracting), we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our behaviors and work for the benefit of our Team Members, applicants, community and customers.  We take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.