Construction Materials Internship (Level 1)

ECS Limited • McKinney, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers a hands-on experience in construction materials, allowing interns to observe and document field activities, perform sampling and testing of various construction materials, and utilize field screening equipment. Interns will also be responsible for calculations, data reduction, drafting, reading maps, and interpreting engineering plans. The role involves daily interaction with contractors, technicians, and project managers, with the potential to become a sole representative of ECS on project sites.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree
• Interest in how building materials are utilized in the construction process
• Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
• Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed

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
• Gaining the confidence to be the sole representative of ECS on project sites

What This Job Offers

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