What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Internship (Level 3) position at ECS Midwest, LLC?
- Testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, and asphalt pavement
Determining and/or performing appropriate laboratory tests
Attending project meetings and assisting in project resolutions
Assisting with preparation of proposals
Assisting with scheduling, training, and oversight of Field Technicians
Assist with managing project budgets and invoicing
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What We're Looking For
- 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
- Previous internship experience required
- Position requires lifting/carrying 40 - 100 lbs. multiple times a day
- 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
Who We Are
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 2,800 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.
We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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.