Construction Materials Testing Technician Intern

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.  

About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, design, and environmental solutions firm, dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable services in the construction industry. Our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of construction projects through thorough material testing and field inspections. This Summer Internship (typically May- September) may be based in Mount Laurel, NJ; Allentown, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Scranton, PA; or Owings Mills, MD.

Internship Overview

As CoMET Summer Interning Technician, you will be exposed and trained to perform routine quality control test procedures on commercial, industrial, public and private construction projects from the ground up. This is an excellent opportunity for students majoring in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to gain hands-on field and laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing routine inspection and testing of construction materials (e.g., soil, concrete, asphalt) to ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Conduct materials laboratory tests to verify material suitability and adherence to industry standards.
• Prepare daily reports and data sheets, documenting observations and test results.
• Work under the supervision of experienced technicians and engineers to gain field and lab experience.
• Follow safety protocols and assist in maintaining testing equipment.
• Participate in inter-departmental training with Kleinfelder’s Environmental, Geotechnical, and Civil Engineering teams, as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Basic computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and outdoor environments.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Interns must be enrolled in school.

Why Join Kleinfelder?

• Gain real-world experience in field and laboratory testing.
• Work alongside industry professionals in a hands-on learning environment.
• Opportunity to explore various disciplines within engineering through inter-departmental training.
• Potential for future career opportunities with Kleinfelder.
• Develop key technical skills.
• Opportunity for career growth and potential full-time employment after graduation.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.