Traveling Civil Engineering and Construction Materials Testing Co-op
$37k - $56k
Internship
Bachelor's
Bloomington, MN, USA+25 moreMore locations: Houston, TX, USA | Allen, TX, USA | Duluth, MN, USA | Bismarck, ND, USA | Des Moines, IA, USA | Lubbock, TX, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Rochester, MN, USA | Williston, ND, USA | La Crosse, WI, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Fargo, ND, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Dickinson, ND, USA | Mankato, MN, USA | Hibbing, MN, USA | St Cloud, MN, USA | Amarillo, TX, USA | Kansas City, KS, USA | Tyler, TX, USA | Wichita Falls, TX, USA | Minot, ND, USA | St Paul, MN, USA | Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
In PersonMust commit to full-time employment for six months, from May to November/December.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
- Candidates must commit to full-time employment for six months, from May to November or December.
- Candidates must be able to safely lift 50–75 pounds.
- Candidates must be able to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Candidates must have an aptitude for learning and performing mathematical equations used in field testing.
- Candidates must be able to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
- Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in varying climates, terrains, and conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of tests on construction materials, including soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
- Conduct onsite materials testing on commercial and transportation construction projects.
- Work with project managers and other technicians to ensure specifications are followed.
- Apply classroom knowledge and theories to real construction situations, including construction means and methods and working toward resolving issues that arise during construction.
- Complete training in construction safety, nuclear density gauge use, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Technician I practices, and materials laboratory procedures.
- Learn procedures and gain exposure to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, and DOT standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience driving a pickup truck or other large vehicles.
- College student working toward a civil engineering or construction management degree, or a degree in a related field.
- Related work experience in construction, labor, landscaping, engineering, or similar work.
- Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
About the company
Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1957
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
- 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
- Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.
What critics are saying
- NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
- The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
- A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.
What makes Braun Intertec unique
- Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
- Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
- Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Company Equity