Construction Materials Co-Op (Summer + Fall)
About The Position
The ECS Co-Op Program allows qualified students to reinforce their education through a practical, hands on, paid work experience. A Construction Materials Co-Op will participate in multiple (2-3) co-op rotations. Currently, we are looking for students to complete a Summer & Fall rotation. This role involves observing and documenting field activities related to the construction process, sampling, testing, and inspecting various construction materials, performing calculations and data reduction, using field screening equipment, reading maps, following directions, interpreting engineering and construction plans, and interacting daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers. For experienced co-ops, responsibilities may also include testing of soils, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, and asphalt pavement, determining and performing laboratory tests, attending project meetings, assisting with proposal preparation, scheduling and training of Field Technicians, and assisting with project budgets and invoicing.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree
- Interest in how building materials are utilized in the construction process
- Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites
- Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
Responsibilities
- Observing and documenting field activities related to the construction process
- Sampling, testing, and inspecting soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement
- Performing calculations and data reduction of test results along with drafting
- Using field screening equipment and documenting readings
- Reading maps, following directions, and interpreting engineering and construction plans
- Interacting and communicating daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers
- Testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, and asphalt pavement
- Determining and/or performing appropriate laboratory tests
- Attending project meetings and assisting in project resolutions
- Assisting with preparation of proposals
- Assisting with scheduling, training, and oversight of Field Technicians
- Assist with managing project budgets and invoicing
Benefits
- Mileage will be reimbursed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
