What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Engineering/Construction Materials Testing Technician - Summer 2027 position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
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.
- 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.