Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Intern

Terracon; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Terracon offers an internship/co-op program providing hands-on exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering. You’ll work with professionals who uphold our Core Values: Caring, Courage, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, and Prosperity.

Eligible majors include Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Geology, Construction Engineering; Biology; Geology; or related fields. You will collaborate on field and lab tasks, learn sampling, testing, data analysis, and report

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, science, or business fields.
• Interest in consulting and fieldwork.
• Demonstrated teamwork and alignment with Terracon's values.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians on field and laboratory assignments.
• Support active project work and observe how technical decisions translate to client outcomes.
• Build core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development.
• Receive mentorship from professionals committed to helping you grow.
• Participate in a nationwide internship cohort program and share your experience with executive leadership.
• Every task supports Terracon's safety culture and client service commitments.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/science/business

Job description

General Responsibilities

• Our internship and co op program offer practical exposure to geotechnical, environmental, materials, and facilities engineering, as well as the business functions that support these services.
• You’ll work alongside professionals who live our Core Values: Caring, Courage, Curiosity, Excellence Integrity, and Prosperity every day.
• Eligible Majors: Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Geological, or Construction Engineering; Biology; Geology; or other related technical or business fields.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians on field and laboratory assignments
• Support active project work and observe how technical decisions translate to client and community outcomes
• Build core skills in sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development
• Receive mentorship from professionals committed to helping you grow
• Participate in a nationwide internship cohort program and share your experience with executive leadership
• Every task supports Terracon's commitment to safety, strengthens our service to clients, and reflects the integrity and excellence behind our work.
• Safe field and laboratory practices that reflect Terracon's "Safety First" culture
• ASTM, DOT, and COE testing standards
• Proposal and technical report development
• Project management fundamentals
• Quality management systems that support reliable results
• Effective client communication and consulting skills

Requirements

• 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