2027 Civil Engineering and Construction Materials Testing 6-month Co-op (Dickinson)

Braun Intertec Corporation; Kansas; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid opportunity

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation in Dickinson, ND, is offering a six-month Co-op for students pursuing engineering or construction management. You will gain hands-on experience performing materials testing (soils, concrete, masonry, asphalt) and work with project managers and technicians to ensure specifications are met.

The program includes a three-day training event covering construction safety, ACI certification, radiation safety, and ASTM/AASHTO/ACI standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• 6-month full-time co-op commitment.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on soils, concrete, masonry and asphalt.
• Onsite materials testing on construction projects with PMs and technicians.
• Gain field experience and communicate with construction crews.
• Participate in 3‑day training including safety, ACI certification, and density gauge training.
• Be paired with a professional engineer as a mentor.
• Learn ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC and DOT standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Practical problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Braun Intertec is seeking students pursuing degrees in engineering, construction management, or related field; and other interested candidates to join our Dickinson, ND office for a 6-month Co-op opportunity.

Chosen Co-ops will receive in-depth technical training and industry certifications upon successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability.

As a Co-op, you will get the chance to perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.

Onsite materials testing is conducted on various commercial and transportation construction projects, where you will also work with project managers and other technicians to ensure specifications are followed.

Co-op Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
• Onsite materials testing on various commercial and transportation construction projects, working with project managers and other technicians to ensure specifications are followed.
• Gain valuable field experience and onsite communication with construction crews.
• Take part in 3-day training event which includes: construction safety, soil compaction and classification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification, radiation safety, materials lab and nuclear density gauge training.
• Get paired up with a professional engineer as a mentor throughout the experience.
• Learn procedures and gain exposure to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, and DOT standards.

Physical Demands

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and able to lift 75+ pounds.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• May be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches.

Candidate Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record for the last 3 years.
• Full-time commitment for 6 months: From mid-May to November/December (or January to July in some South Region locations).
• The ability to lift 75+ pounds.
• “Working safe” attitude and mindset.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• College student working toward an engineering or construction management degree or related field.
• Experience driving a pickup truck or other large vehicle(s).
• Some work-related experience (landscaping, construction, farming, etc.).
• Mechanical aptitude with practical problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate of $20 - $24.
• Paid opportunity.
• At Braun Intertec, we are a drug-free workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle history report.

Salary Range

Compensation Range: $37,000.00 - $56,000.00

EEO & Employment Policies

Braun Intertec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability friendly employer. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Employer Commitment & Culture

At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings.

Join Braun Intertec as we build a future where nature and innovation coexist, powered by a team committed to making a positive difference.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all.