Construction Materials Internship (Level 1)

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As an intern working with our construction materials group, you will reinforce your education through a practical, hands-on, paid work experience. Your work will be realistic, rewarding, and allow you to be in a position of responsibility. You will contribute ideas and develop knowledge and communication skills while interacting with top professionals in your field. Your internship is more than a job; it is a learning experience that allows you to explore career options. You can even learn more about yourself, your skills, and help set your career goals. Best of all, you will be given meaningful assignments that will give you a sense of accomplishment. You also have a “can do” attitude and are ready to take on any project thrown your way – and that’s why an internship with ECS will give you all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

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

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Qualifications

• 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

Please note: relocation assistance is not provided for this position

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.

 

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