Construction Materials Testing Intern — Field & Lab Growth

Engineering Consulting Service; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services.

We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List.

Qualifications

• Current graduate student in Civil Engineering with at least one internship with ECS or another firm.
• Alternatively, a current student with two previous ECS internships.
• Must be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• One certification must be completed within 90 days; basic certifications within 270 days (Radiation Safety, Soils I, Concrete I).

Responsibilities

• Performs construction materials testing and observation for soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.
• Assists in selecting field and lab testing methods under guidance
• Performs laboratory testing and interprets results with senior staff
• Documents field and lab data and prepares reports
• Attends project meetings and supports issue resolution
• Supports proposals, scopes of work, and technical documentation
• Coordinates scheduling for field activities and testing
• Assists with training and oversight of Field Technicians
• Supports budgeting, tracking, and invoicing
• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel
• Maintains organization of equipment, materials, and documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree (Associate/Bachelor/Master)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services.

We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List.