Construction Materials Testing Technician Intern

Kleinfelder Inc • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. Kleinfelder's Construction Services team helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. The Dallas, TX office is seeking a Summer Intern for Construction Materials Testing Services. This is a great opportunity for students majoring in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Management. Under supervision and working with experienced staff, the successful candidate will assist in performing routine inspection and testing of construction materials in the field, in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications, and will also perform routine materials laboratory tests for the purpose of verifying suitability and conformance industry and construction specifications. Training will be provided. Inter-departmental training will be available at the request of the environmental, geotechnical, and civil departments within Kleinfelder. Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. They are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, they are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Requirements

• Student majoring in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Management
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Satisfactorily complete employment reference checks (following an offer)
• Verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials (following an offer)
• Motor vehicle report (MVR) (following an offer)
• Comprehensive background check (following an offer)

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing routine inspection and testing of construction materials in the field, in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications
• Perform routine materials laboratory tests for the purpose of verifying suitability and conformance industry and construction specifications
• Prepare daily reports and data sheets
• May be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor

Benefits

• Reimbursements for continuing education
• Reimbursements for many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications
• Opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern