Materials Tech Intern — Field & Lab Experience

Lumos & Associates; Carson City, Reno (NV, NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with Roth

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Work‑life balance culture

Job summary

Lumos & Associates is seeking highly motivated Materials Technician Interns to join our Construction Division for the 2027 summer internship program. This seasonal role offers hands‑on exposure to field and laboratory testing, working with engineers and construction managers to evaluate materials against project plans.

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and capable of full‑time work from mid‑May through mid‑August 2027, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to work full‑time during the internship period from mid‑May through mid‑August 2027, including overtime as required by project schedules and field conditions.
• Willingness to work in both field and laboratory environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Visit construction sites and observe and/or perform testing to verify results meet project plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction plans and geotechnical reports.
• Assist with laboratory data entry using geotechnical software and Excel.
• Learn applicable standards and codes related to construction materials testing and inspection.
• Assist with reports, calculations, documentation, and other project tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Learn quickly

Self-motivated

Detail‑oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lumos & Associates is seeking highly motivated Materials Technician Interns to join our Construction Division for the 2027 summer internship program. This seasonal role offers hands‑on exposure to field and laboratory testing, working with engineers and construction managers to evaluate materials against project plans.

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and capable of full‑time work from mid‑May through mid‑August 2027, with overtime as needed.