Student Internship - Construction Materials Testing

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a Student Intern with our Construction Materials Testing team, you will be working in our geotechnical lab performing various types of testing and reporting on common materials utilized in the construction of projects. This internship will help you understand the impact that testing protocols and processes may have on a project. You will work with soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete materials and gain an understanding of the processes behind the quality verification of materials required to construct projects. You will also assist our construction and engineering project managers in putting together both geotechnical and construction materials testing reports. Opportunities for field work may be available to assist with geotechnical materials testing, construction observation, and inspections in different types of terrain and weather conditions, and on projects in various stages of construction.

This internship would be 10-20 hours a week during the school year and up to 40 hours a week during the summer.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Pursuing a degree in construction management, construction administration, engineering, or related area of study.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work in varied weather and terrain conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
• The ability to work overtime hours during the summer as needed based on project workload.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

Olsson offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive: 

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills through hands-on experience

Olsson 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.

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