Construction Materials Engineering Intern

Terracon • Waco, TX

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About The Position

Terracon’s internship and co-op program provides practical exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering, as well as the business functions that support these services. The intern works alongside professionals who demonstrate the company’s Core Values: Caring, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, and Prosperity.

The role supports active projects through field and laboratory assignments and offers mentorship, participation in a nationwide internship cohort, and opportunities to share the internship experience with executive leadership. Learning areas include safe field and laboratory practices, ASTM, DOT, and COE testing standards, proposal and technical report development, project management fundamentals, quality management systems, and client communication and consulting skills. The work supports Terracon’s commitment to safety and service to clients.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, a technical field, or a business-related field.
• Interest in consulting and fieldwork.
• Demonstrated curiosity and teamwork, and alignment with Terracon’s values.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians on field and laboratory assignments.
• Support active project work and observe how technical decisions translate to client and community outcomes.
• Develop core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development.
• Participate in a nationwide internship cohort program and share the internship experience with executive leadership.
• Follow safe field and laboratory practices.
• Learn proposal and technical report development, project management fundamentals, quality management systems, and effective client communication and consulting skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern