2027 Specialty Testing Technician Co-op

Braun Intertec Corporation; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Job summary

Braun Intertec is seeking students pursuing civil engineering, construction management, or related fields for a six-month internship in our Bloomington, Minnesota office. You will participate in in-depth technical training and perform testing on soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt on various commercial and transportation projects.

Responsibilities include field sampling/testing (e.g., anchor testing, concrete coring, Pavement FWD, GPR) and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College student pursuing civil engineering or construction management preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with practical problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex sampling and testing of soils, concrete, masonry and asphalt.
• Troubleshoot and adjust testing to site conditions and project needs.
• Provide clear documentation of field activities daily in electronic format.
• Work independently or as part of a small project team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Outdoor work ability

Driving experience

Education

College student pursuing civil engineering or construction management

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, construction management, or related field; and other interested candidates to join our Bloomington, Minnesota office for a 6-month opportunity. Chosen interns will receive in-depth technical training. As an intern, 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. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and be able to lift 75+ pounds. Co-ops will frequently be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex sampling and testing including, but is not limited to, anchor testing, concrete coring, hand auguring, floor flatness testing, double ring infiltration testing, Pavement FWD, GPR.
• Troubleshoot and adjust testing to meet site conditions and project needs.
• Provide clear documentation of field activities entered daily in electronic format.
• Work independently or as part of a small project team.

All candidates must have

• 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 December
• The ability to lift 75+ pounds
• A \"working safe\" attitude and mindset
• The ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary

The ideal candidate will have

• College student working toward civil 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
• Some related work experience preferred, but will train top applicants

Compensation

Our Co-op opportunities are approximately six months in duration at an hourly rate of $20 - $24.

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

Benefits

• Paid Opportunity

Eligibility & Requirements

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

Braun Intertec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability friendly employer.

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

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

We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings.