Construction Services Intern: Hands-On Lab & Field

Intertek USA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Construction Services Intern for 2027 to join the Indianapolis team. The role involves hands-on laboratory testing, site assessment, and engineering duties under supervision.

You will gain exposure to soil and concrete testing, work from drawings and specifications, document results, and support project teams. Mentorship, flexible schedules, and collaboration opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required.
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal & written communication.
• Must be able to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold).
• Ability to climb occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting.
• Work utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams.
• Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks.
• Make detailed observations and give limited interpretation of results.
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results.
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams.
• Assist in classifying soil samples and various geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Assist in preparing work order for construction material testing.
• Provide back‑up support for other department administrative staff.
• Perform data entry maintenance in company systems.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Site assessment

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Enrolled in accredited university

Tools

Geotechnical lab equipment

Testing equipment operation

Reporting software

Job description

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Construction Services Intern for 2027 to join the Indianapolis team. The role involves hands-on laboratory testing, site assessment, and engineering duties under supervision.

You will gain exposure to soil and concrete testing, work from drawings and specifications, document results, and support project teams. Mentorship, flexible schedules, and collaboration opportunities are provided.