Intern - Construction Services - 2027 - Gray

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.

invites motivated college students to apply for a Summer Internship based in Gray, Maine, supporting the Construction Services Field and Laboratory team. Interns will perform soil, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and other material tests on a variety of projects and learn to read construction specifications and plans. The internship provides hands-on field and lab testing experience, potential certifications for material testing, and exposure to subsurface

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing civil/geotechnical/structural engineering or related field.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to complete tests and procedures.
• Willingness to lift up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good verbal and written communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, aggregates and other materials on active projects.
• Learn to read and interpret construction specifications and plans; assist in obtaining related certifications for construction materials testing.
• Collaborate with the Geotechnical Engineering team on subsurface investigations when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Structural engineering major

Job description

We are currently accepting applications for an Internship to be based at our office in Gray, Maine during the summer of 2027 for current students in a 2 or 4 year program in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering, construction management or related field. The selected candidate will work as a Construction Services Field and Laboratory Technician.

To learn more about what you can expect, check out our Intern page of our web site at https://swcole.com/inside-the-s-w-cole-intern-experience/ and hear from some of our prior Interns through a video about their experience.

This position involves field and laboratory testing of construction materials (soil, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials) associated with a variety of construction projects. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how to read and interpret construction specifications and plans, and to obtain related certifications for construction materials testing of concrete and soil. We anticipate the job will require working up to 40 hours or more per week during the summer months with the potential for part time work or a co‑op in the Fall of 2027. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with our Geotechnical Engineering team conducting subsurface investigations with exploration drilling crews.

S. W. Cole Engineering is an established employee owned firm with a history of over 45 years of success and stable growth serving clients throughout New England.

Job Requirements

Candidates must be able to follow verbal and written instructions to complete laboratory and field tests, have a general understanding of computers and ability to learn and use new software programs, and have the ability to read and learn to interpret construction specifications and plans. Familiarity with construction and/or engineering concepts is preferred, but not required.

The physical and mental requirements for this position include lifting up to 75 pounds frequently, as well as moving heavier loads (such as 5‑gallon buckets containing soil), stand for long periods of time, as well as move up and down from kneeling to crouching to bending. Must learn to properly operate company equipment, be able to properly transport samples and equipment over uneven ground with varying conditions (including tripping hazards, ice and snow, brush, construction staging, etc.). Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision. Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including but not limited to coworkers, supervisors, clients. Ability to remember and understand verbal and written instructions including laboratory test procedures. Ability to reason logically and make decisions. The Intern is occasionally exposed to variable and potentially extreme weather and temperature conditions. Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills: Will be required to effectively communicate verbally to clients, project team members, supervisors and coworkers. Will be required to write effectively to take notes, record observations and data, and write emails and text messages on a daily basis. Candidates must be able to apply basic math skills for compiling and calculating data. Applicants must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, active automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record.

Education Requirements

Current college student with concentration studies in building construction, construction technology, construction management, geotechnical/civil/structural engineering, or related field.

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled