Student Internship - Construction Materials Testing Lab

Olsson

Mar 21

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Construction & Surveying
Oklahoma City

Requirements

You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Pursuing a degree in construction management, construction administration, geology, engineering, or other related area of study
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail
Valid driver's license with a good driving history
Ability to work in varied weather and terrain conditions
Ability to work at least 15 hours per week in our Oklahoma City office during the spring semester
Ability to work overtime hours during the summer as needed based on project workload
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Responsibilities

As a student Intern with our Construction Materials Testing team, you will be working in our geotechnical lab performing various types of testing and reporting on common materials utilized in the construction of projects. This internship will help you understand the impact that testing protocols and processes may have on a project. You will work with soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete materials and gain an understanding of the processes behind the quality verification of materials required to construct projects. You will also assist our construction and engineering project managers in putting together both geotechnical and construction materials testing reports. Opportunities for field work may be available to assist with geotechnical materials testing, construction observation, and inspections in different types of terrain and weather conditions, and on projects in various stages of construction.

Olsson

We engineer solutions that improve communities.

Engineering & Construction

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1956

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm with a rich history of success. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it. Our most important asset is our people, and we are dedicated to an environment where we continue to learn, grow, and thrive. This entrepreneurial spirit has made us successful and will keep us successful. The result? Inspired people. Amazing designs. And projects with a purpose. A win-win for all.