Civil Engineering Student Internship (Materials Testing Lab)

Bohannan Huston • Albuquerque, NM

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Bohannan Huston is currently seeking a student intern to join our Construction Materials Testing Laboratory in our Albuquerque, NM office. This position is for the summer, with the possibility of continuing into the school year. As a student intern in our Construction Materials Testing Lab, you would be involved in numerous field and lab materials testing tasks that could include: Shadow and provide assistance to experienced Materials Technicians in the field and lab. Learn the how-and-why concepts behind construction materials testing requirements. Interpret data, perform calculations and use spreadsheets as a tool to assist with these operations. Conduct materials laboratory tests per ASTM and AASHTO procedures. Learn how to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and standard test methods. Practice field safety and learn proper protocol while in the field. Assist with retrieving and testing field samples of different types of construction materials including concrete, asphalt, aggregates and soils. Perform general maintenance of lab equipment and assistance with laboratory tasks.

Requirements

• You are working toward a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field of study such as Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, Architecture, and/or Materials Science.
• You have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have shown a commitment to academic focus, leadership and delivering high quality solutions and products.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication.
• You are determined, organized, and detail oriented.
• You are customer focused with a positive attitude.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn and grow.
• You welcome feedback and find ways to do your work better.
• You are eager to make your work more efficient by learning and mastering various engineering tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and provide assistance to experienced Materials Technicians in the field and lab.
• Learn the how-and-why concepts behind construction materials testing requirements.
• Interpret data, perform calculations and use spreadsheets as a tool to assist with these operations.
• Conduct materials laboratory tests per ASTM and AASHTO procedures.
• Learn how to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and standard test methods.
• Practice field safety and learn proper protocol while in the field.
• Assist with retrieving and testing field samples of different types of construction materials including concrete, asphalt, aggregates and soils.
• Perform general maintenance of lab equipment and assistance with laboratory tasks.

Benefits

• Training, support and learning opportunities.
• Variety of projects across several civil engineering disciplines.
• Medical insurance if working 20 or more hours per week.
• Paid Sick Leave
• A nationally recognized 401(k) retirement savings plan with a great company match.
• Inspiring company culture and team environment.
• Innovative clients who rank among our region's most successful public and private sector leaders.
• Award-Winning Workplace – Recognized as a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Firm since 1998.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern