Job Information
Terracon Intern in League City, Texas
25944BR
Service Line:
Materials
Office Name:
League City
Job Description:
Terracon is looking for students in the civil or construction degree programs who might be interested in a summer internship. Internships run from May-August. Co-Ops are also available that run from May to December. We have multiple positions all across the US.
Here are some exciting details about our internship program:
The Terracon internship programs will support our Materials service line. In this program , you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest engineering minds and state-of-the-art technology in the materials engineering industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the materials engineering field. The mentor will help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client and how we differ from design engineers. You will learn what consulting engineering is all about!
You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company, and learn about their experiences. This is also a great way for you to start building your professional network! At the end of the summer, your cohort will present to our executive leadership team.
You will learn how to:
Effectively write a proposal
Provide a high level of client experience to our clients
Correctly manage change orders
Execute projects safely, accurately, and profitably
Topics will include project management, project execution, and client development.
By working closely with your mentor and our experienced technicians, you will have hands on experience:
Learning site safety and safe work practices
Performing sampling or testing as directed.
Providing assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel
Transporting equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and providing physical assistance in equipment set-up.
Assisting technicians or professional staff on routine tasks
Learning industry standard proposals and report writing practices
Be exposed to client interaction
Understanding test procedures (ASTM, DOT, COE, etc.)
Preparing reports
Learning how to communicate test results to clients
Learning about laboratory organization, scheduling, and efficiency
Learn about quality management systems and procedures
Requirements:
High school diploma and pursuing a BS or Master's degree in civil or construction engineering. The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.
Environmental Intern
Terracon has an exciting new intern program to support our Environmental service line, in multiple offices across the US.
In this official program, you will take part in an exciting, fun and meaningful work experience as you work along-side some of the brightest minds and state of the art technology in the environmental consulting industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the environmental consulting field. The mentor will provide help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how our line of business interacts with the client. You will learn what consulting is all about!
To ensure you are prepared for the internship, Terracon will provide each intern with 40-hr safety training prior to starting. We will pay for your time going through an on-line 40-hr training class as well as the class.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company, and learn about their experiences. This is also a great way for you to start building your professional network! At the end of the summer, your cohort will present to our executive leadership team.
In this program, you will work in the office and will also have opportunities to experience field testing and inspection activities as well as other field activities. Your experiences will include learning, understanding, and performing services related to:
Field safety and safe work practices
All aspects of our field work capabilities
Understanding sampling and field testing procedures
Data acquisition
Data review
Report preparation
Communication of test results (internal and external)
Quality management system and procedures
You can expect to:
• Perform sampling or testing as directed.
• Provide assistance to other field and/or office personnel
• Transport equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
• Assists technicians or professional staff on routine tasks
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
To Qualify:
High school diploma and currently enrolled in an Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology or similar program, and obtained a 3.0 G.P.A. or better. The ideal candidate will have more than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.
Exemption:
Non-exempt
Requisition ID:
25944BR
Posting Title:
Construction Materials and Engineering Intern
Employment Type:
Seasonal Worker
City, State (Office Location):
League City, TX
About Terracon:
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement:
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Job Category:
Intern
Expected Salary Range:
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.