Materials Intern

Terracon; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Terracon is offering an internship/co‑op focused on materials testing with hands‑on field and laboratory experience in St. Louis, MO. You will work alongside engineers and technicians while learning sampling, testing, data analysis, and report development.

This program emphasizes safety, professional growth, and collaboration within a nationwide cohort, with mentorship from experienced staff and engagement with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, technical, or business fields.
• Interest in consulting and fieldwork.
• Demonstrated curiosity, teamwork, and alignment with Terracon’s values.
• A valid driver’s license 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 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.

Skills

Sampling

Testing

Data analysis

Report development

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/science/technical/business fields

Job description

General Responsibilities

Our internship and co op program offer practical exposure to materials testing 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.

General Responsibilities

Our internship and co op program offer practical exposure to materials testing 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.

General Responsibilities

Our internship and co op program offer practical exposure to materials testing 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

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Key Learning Areas

• 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