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Materials Engineering Intern 2027

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Rochester, MNFull-time$11.41/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Rochester, MN
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Terracon’s Materials Engineering summer internship supports its Materials service line and offers students hands-on experience alongside engineering staff and technicians. Interns receive mentorship, technical development, and exposure to consulting engineering, project management, client interaction, field and laboratory work, and professional networking. The internship runs from May through August.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Proposal WritingClient ExperienceChange Order ManagementProject ExecutionSite SafetySampling and TestingEquipment SetupReport WritingClient CommunicationLaboratory OperationsQuality ManagementConsultingFieldworkCuriosityTeamwork

Qualifications

High School DiplomaBS or Master's in Civil or Construction EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Science, Technical, or Business FieldsValid Driver's License

Full job description

Job Duties

General Responsibilities:

Terracon is looking for students in the civil or construction degree programs who might be interested in a summer internship. Internships run from May-August.

Here are some exciting details about our internship program:

The Terraconinternship programswill support our Materials service line.In this program,you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest engineering minds and state-of-the-art technology in the materials engineering industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the materials engineering field. The mentor will help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client and how we differ from design engineers. You will learn what consulting engineering is all about! You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company, and learn about their experiences. This is also a great way for you to start building your professional network!

Our summer concludes with a fun and engaging summit where you will meet leaders, learn more about how to grow a career at Terracon, and build stronger relationships with your peers.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

You will learn how to:

  • Effectively write a proposal

  • Provide a high level of client experience to our clients

  • Correctly manage change orders

  • Execute projects safely, accurately, and profitably

Topics will include project management, project execution, and client development.

By working closely with your mentor and our experienced technicians, you will have hands on experience:

  • Learning site safety and safe work practices

  • Performing sampling or testing as directed.

  • Providingassistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel

  • Transporting equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and providing physical assistance in equipment set-up.

  • Assistingtechnicians or professional staff on routine tasks

  • Learning industry standard proposals and report writing practices

  • Be exposed to client interaction

  • Understanding test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.)

  • Preparingreports

  • Learning how to communicatetest results to clients

  • Learning about laboratory organization, scheduling, and efficiency

  • Learn about quality management systems and procedures

Requirements:

Requirements: High school diploma and pursuing a BS or Master's degree in civil or construction engineering. The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, science, technical, or business related fields

Interest in consulting and fieldwork

Demonstrated curiosity, teamwork, and alignment with Terracon's values

A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55901

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

3701

Job Benefits

Not specified

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