Construction Materials Testing Technician Intern
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! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder's 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. The Intern will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor. Must be able to use a computer and a general knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel is preferred. Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation required. Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Requirements
- Must be able to use a computer
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation required
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
- Perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor
Benefits
- Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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