Traveling Civil Engineer and Construction Materials Testing Co-op
About the job
- Candidates must be pursuing a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or otherwise be interested in the opportunity.
- 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, January to May.
- Candidates must be able to lift 50–75 pounds safely.
- Candidates must be able to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Candidates must have the aptitude to learn and perform the 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 varied climates, terrains, and conditions.
- College students working toward a civil engineering, construction management, or related degree are preferred.
- Some related work experience in construction, labor, landscaping, engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
- Experience driving a pickup truck or another large vehicle is preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills are preferred.
- Perform testing 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 resolving issues that arise during construction.
- Complete training in construction safety, nuclear density gauge use, American Concrete Institute Field Technician I practices, and materials laboratory work.
- Learn procedures and gain exposure to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, and DOT standards.
- The co-op offers mentoring from a licensed engineer and practical engineering applications.
- Successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability lead to industry certifications.
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
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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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