General Responsibilities:
Terracon is looking for students in the engineering field preferably civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering degree program who are interested in a co-op, starting May - December 2024.
This co-op will give you lots of time to learn about our material and geotechnical services providing hands-on field experience.
In this program, you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest engineering minds and start of the art technology in the material engineering industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/ mentor in the Geotechnical department.
This position will conduct field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
* Performs sampling or testing as directed.
* Provides assistance to other field and/or laboratory personnel
* Transports equipment, specimens or documents to field personnel, laboratory, clients or other offices, and provides physical assistance in equipment set-up.
* Cleans equipment, vehicles and work areas
* Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks
* Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
Requirements:
High school diploma and BS degree in progress in a science or related field (environmental, safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, geology). The ideal candidate will have less than one year remaining to complete their BS degree.