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Form of workWe 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.
As a student intern, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. This position will be working in our Construction Materials Testing and geotechnical lab performing various types of testing and reporting on common materials utilized in the construction of projects. You will work with soils, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete materials and gain an understanding of the processes behind the quality verification of materials required to construct projects. You will also assist our construction project managers in putting together laboratory test reports. This internship will help you understand the impact that testing protocols and processes may have on a project.
We are looking for a part-time student intern to work 10 to 20 hours per week during the spring semester with the potential to continue working into the summer.
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, geology, engineering, or related area of study.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work in varied weather and terrain conditions.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
- Ability to work overtime hours during the summer as needed based on project workload.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
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.
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