Construction Materials Testing - Co-op Opportunity

Universal Engineering Sciences - Overland Park, KS

- Intern

Overland Park, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Geotechnology, LLC, a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company, has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope. Construction Materials Testing Co-ops, during summer and fall 2025 semesters, perform or assist in performing routine field tests and observations.

Responsibilities

• Performs field quality control tests on plastic concrete
• Performs field density testing on soil, asphalt, and aggregate
• Extracts field samples in borrow pits
• Assists with drilling and sampling operations with hand-operated drilling equipment
• May perform routine laboratory tests on soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials
• Limited decision making
• Prepares written electronic daily field observation reports and summary reports
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conducts all work in a manner that demonstrates that safety is a core value
• Follows Geotechnology's safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures
• Conducts periodic job site safety observations
• Participates in group safety meetings and job site tailgate safety meetings
• Completes assigned safety training

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled at a university and pursuing an engineering degree
• Zero to one-year prior experience
• Ability to receive ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification and Nuclear density safety training
• Ability to complete 10-hour OSHA Construction and defensive driver training before May 2025
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform routine field tests
• Proficient with a basic cell phone and computer usage for daily report entry
• Dependable
• Ability to verbally communicate and write in a clear, concise, legible manner
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends