Summer Engineering/Construction Materials Testing Technician - Summer 2027

Terracon; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon's Cedar Rapids, IA office is seeking engineering students for the summer. Work from May to August, with Co-Ops available through December, and gain hands-on experience in field and laboratory testing of construction materials.

You will assist with testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel, communicate with project managers, clients, and contractors, and help prepare written and digital reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in civil or construction engineering.
• Comfort with field and laboratory testing processes.
• Ability to document results clearly and accurately.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Field testing

Data interpretation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in civil or construction engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Join Terracon's Cedar Rapids, IA office for the summer and gain valuable engineering experience! We are looking for engineering students interested in summer work. Work from May - August and Co-Ops are also available if you want to work to December. In the role you will:

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and pursuing a BS or Master's degree in civil or construction engineering
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.