Construction Materials Intern - Tempe

Terracon

Mar 30

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Engineering
Tempe

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.

Responsibilities

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! At the end of the summer, your cohort will present to our executive leadership team.
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.
Providing assistance 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.
Assisting technicians 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.)
Preparing reports
Learning how to communicate test results to clients
Learning about laboratory organization, scheduling, and efficiency
Learn about quality management systems and procedures

Terracon

Engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees and 175 locations serving all 50 states.

Engineering & Construction

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1965

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon has achieved significant expansion through both internal growth and acquisitions. Terracon currently has more than 6,000 employees in more than 175 locations nationwide. Additionally, we partner with our U.S. clients to serve their international needs. Terracon’s growth is due to dedicated employees who are responsive to clients, provide quality services, and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon provides services on thousands of projects each year. Our culture, systems, and structure enable us to excel at both small and large projects. By combining our national resources with specific local area expertise, we consistently overcome obstacles and deliver the results our clients expect. Terracon serves a diverse portfolio of private and public clients. By being responsive, resourceful, and reliable, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations for service, solutions, quality, and speed of delivery. Based on a deep understanding of our clients’ needs, our commitment is centered around these key objectives.