Ecs Group Of Companies
A global provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and project management solutions.
Construction Materials Internship (Level 1)
Assist with field testing and documentation of construction materials on project sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role supports construction projects by observing and documenting field activities, sampling and testing materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel. Interns perform calculations, reduce test data, draft reports, operate field screening equipment, and interpret engineering and construction plans. Daily interaction with contractors, technicians, and project managers builds communication skills and prepares the intern to serve as ECS’s on‑site representative. • Observe and document construction field activities • Sample, test, and inspect soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel • Perform calculations, data reduction, and drafting of test results • Operate field screening equipment and record readings • Read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans • Communicate daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers • Represent ECS as the sole on‑site representative • Provide personal transportation to job sites (mileage reimbursed)
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field observation
- ▸material testing
- ▸data analysis
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸plan interpretation
- ▸stakeholder communication
What You Bring
Candidates must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field and show interest in how building materials are used in construction. The position requires the ability to lift and carry 40–70 lb repeatedly, occasionally up to 85 lb, and to provide reliable transportation to job sites, with mileage reimbursed. Relocation assistance is not available. • Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in civil engineering, construction management, or related discipline • Ability to lift/carry 40–70 lb repeatedly; occasional lifts up to 85 lb to waist height
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸construction management
- ▸bs/ms
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸reliable transport
- ▸building materials
Work Environment
Field