Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees and 140 offices throughout the US. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
This position, ideal for a motivated, career-oriented university engineering school student striving to learn and achieve within the construction industry, has the following job responsibilities:
Perform field and laboratory tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Senior Engineer
Laboratory tests include soil proctor, soil moisture and plasticity, aggregate and sieve analysis, concrete compressive strength, and other standard lab tests
Field work includes testing and/or inspection of soil and aggregate field placement, footing excavations, reinforcement steel, ready-mix concrete, concrete slabs, floor flatness, and asphalt
Travel to various construction sites primarily throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, including overnight and/or weekend as needed
Accurately record test results and daily field observations, including within software such as Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Transport equipment, test specimens and/or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provide physical assistance in equipment set-up
Compose reports summarizing site and testing activities
Clean equipment, vehicles and work areas, and perform housekeeping within the laboratory environment
Assist other technicians or professional staff on tasks, and assist other departments as necessary
Communicate effectively with Atlas managers, engineering staff, and contractors
Perform all job functions within Atlas safety guidelines
Perform other duties as requested/required
Requirements:
Actively enrolled in an engineering degree program, and be available during the winter 2023 co-op period
Experience with concrete, soils, and asphalt testing is preferred, but not required
Valid Driver's license
Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
Reasoning, critical thinking, mathematical (simple calculations) and language skills (read, write and speak acceptable business English)
Strong interpersonal skills
Physical strength, stamina and dexterity to lift and move 70 lbs, stop, bend, and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour work day in varying weather conditions in varying terrain
Ability to travel as necessary for job related duties and stay overnight out of town if required
ATLAS EEOC Statement
Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf