Construction Materials Intern
Houston, TX 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job/Internship Description

Job Description

Terracon is looking for students in the civil or construction degree programs who might be interested in a summer internship. Internships run from May - August, and could run through the school year if student goes to school close to the office. This position is to be filled in Houston, TX.

Here are some exciting details around our internship program:


The Terracon internship programs will support our Materials service line. In this program, you will take part in an exciting, fun and meaningful work experience as you work along-side some of the brightest engineering minds and state of the art technology in the materials engineering industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the materials engineering field. The mentor will help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client and how we differ from design engineers. You will learn what consulting engineering is all about!
You will learn how to:

  • effectively write a proposal
  • provide a high level of client experience to our clients
  • correctly manage change orders
  • execute projects safely, accurately, and profitably
Topics will include project management, project execution, and client development.

By working closely with your mentor and our experienced technicians, you will have hands on experience:
  • Learning site safety and safe work practices
  • Performing sampling or testing as directed.
  • Providing assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel
  • Transporting equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
  • Assisting technicians or professional staff on routine tasks
  • Learning industry standard proposal and report writing practices
  • Be exposed to client interaction
  • Understanding test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.)
  • Preparing reports
  • Learning how to communicate test results to clients
  • Learning about laboratory organization, scheduling, and efficiency
  • Learn about quality management system and procedures

Requirements:
High school diploma and pursuing a BS or Master's degree in civil or construction engineering. The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.


About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

 

Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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