Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
As a student intern on our Construction Materials Testing team, you will assist with special inspections, construction materials testing, and general construction observations for various projects at various stages of construction. You will be performing field and laboratory testing on construction materials including soils, concrete, and asphalt and evaluating as-built conditions with the approved construction documents. You will also prepare daily field and/or laboratory reports and manage documents for multiple projects.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills.
Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
Pursuing a degree in construction management, construction administration, engineering, or related area of study.
Strong attention to detail.
The ability to work in varied weather and terrain conditions.
Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
The ability to work overtime hours during the summer as needed based on project workload.
The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As a Student Intern with Olsson, you’ll receive flexible hours and paid holidays.
Olsson 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.
#LI-KC1