Construction Materials Testing Intern: Field & Lab

ECS Group of Companies; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is offering a CMT Intern Level I position in the Birmingham area. The role supports field and laboratory testing tasks, data collection, and documentation while gaining familiarity with soils, concrete, asphalt, and project workflows.

You will learn under experienced staff and uphold ECS Core Values. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering-related degree and be prepared for field work, with certifications completed within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering–related degree.
• Certifications must be completed within specified timelines (90 days for one, 270 days for all basic certs).
• Valid driver’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist field and laboratory testing activities in the field and lab.
• Observe testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.
• Document site conditions and testing results in field reports.
• Prepare and organize field and lab equipment.
• Perform basic data entry, calculations, and data reduction tasks.
• Communicate with field staff, contractors, and project team members.
• Notify supervisors about changing conditions or needs.
• Support laboratory testing and sample preparation tasks.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Teamwork

Follow directions

Problem-solving

Outdoor readiness

Heavy lifting

Reliability

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree (Associate/Bachelor/Master)

Radiation Safety

Soils I

Concrete I

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is offering a CMT Intern Level I position in the Birmingham area. The role supports field and laboratory testing tasks, data collection, and documentation while gaining familiarity with soils, concrete, asphalt, and project workflows.

You will learn under experienced staff and uphold ECS Core Values. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering-related degree and be prepared for field work, with certifications completed within established timelines.