Materials Testing Intern

Overview

Materials Testing Intern - Appleton, WI

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Materials Testing Intern or Co-Op to join our team in our Appleton, Wisconsin office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Geotechnical/ Construction Materials Testing Interns are responsible for performing field and laboratory testing of materials used in construction in accordance with published standards and Westwood laboratory policies and procedures. If you are looking to work in a top-notch firm that encourages teamwork, we’d like to hear from you. We provide a warm, employee-friendly environment to develop your career and accentuate your talents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Geotechnical and construction materials testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt mixes on renewable energy, commercial, municipal, and WisDOT projects
• Perform asphalt mix laboratory testing (including grain size analysis of extracted asphalt, extraction of asphaltic paving mixtures, bulk specific gravity, and theoretical max specific gravity).
• Perform soil and asphalt compaction/density testing on multiple projects for conformance to project specifications.
• Test concrete during placement at project sites for conformance to project specifications.
• Obtain asphalt mix, soil, and aggregate samples from the field and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.
• Prepare and submit written daily field reports summarizing daily activities/observations, test calculations, and results.
• Communicate with laboratory office and on-site personnel about the schedule, testing requirements, and results.
• Calibrate, repair, and perform routine maintenance on field and laboratory equipment and laboratory workspace.
• Organize and process test samples in the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and report laboratory test data.
• This position is subject to a background check with driving record check and random drug testing in order to drive a company vehicle when needed for field work.  
• Expected work hours during the summer are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday; however, occasional early and later days may be requested based on workload. 

Required Experience

• Enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or geological engineering, or an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Related work experience is a plus.
• Good analytical and organizational skills with the capability to problem solve.
• The ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace/vehicle is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to travel and work in the field.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with undeveloped sites and active construction projects.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Compensation Range Minimum

Compensation Range Maximum

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.