Student Internship - Construction Materials Testing

Olsson • Manhattan, KS • 1d ago

Manhattan, KS

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a Student Intern?with our Construction Materials Testing?team, you will be working in our geotechnical lab performing various @types of testing and reporting on common materials utilized in the construction of projects. This internship will help you understand the impact that testing protocols and processes may have on a project.?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 and engineering project managers in putting together both geotechnical and construction materials testing reports. Opportunities for field work may be available to assist with geotechnical materials testing, construction observation, and inspections in different @types of terrain and weather conditions, and on projects in various stages of construction.

Qualifications

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, engineering, or related area of study.

Strong attention to detail.

The ability to work in varied weather and terrain conditions.

Valid driver's license with a good driving history.

The ability to work overtime hours during the summer?as needed based on project workload.

The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

We are looking to add 1 intern to work out of our Manhattan, KS office.

LI-DNI

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

Receive a competitive 401(k) match

Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the @types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Olsson? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Olsson

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

CDL A Team Truck Driver

CRST • Junction City, KS • 1d ago

Trucking & Construction

CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. is one of the nation's largest transportation companies, providing total transportation solutions and comprehensive logistics services to customers all over North America. We are loo...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Truck Driver on-the-job CDL Training

Roehl Transport • Junction City, KS • 6d ago

Trucking & Construction

On-the-Job CDL Training Program Truck Driving Job Make more of yourself and for yourself. If you qualify, Roehl Transport will pay you to get your CDL ( https://www.roehl.jobs/driving-jobs/cdl-truck-driving-schools ) &am...

6d ago

Go to Apply

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver

Schneider • Alma, KS • 1w ago

Trucking & Construction

Dedicated truck driver Average pay: $1,120-$1,360 weekly Home time: Weekly Experience: All CDL holders Overview Haul home improvement supplies in dry van trailers. 100% no-touch and 95% drop-and-hook freight. 10-12 loads...

1w ago

Go to Apply

CDL-A - Dedicated truck driver

Schneider • Wamego, KS • 1w ago

Trucking & Construction

1w ago

Go to Apply

Construction Materials Testing Technician

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. • Junction City, KS • 2w ago

Trucking & Construction

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13466033 \Overview\ Seeking ambitious, career-minded individuals with strong math skills for lab and...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Class A CDL Truck Driver/ Drivers

RE Garrison • Manhattan, KS • 2w ago

Trucking & Construction Sponsored

Benefits 70% of line haul 100% fuel surcharge No money down, walk-away lease A clear path to ownership Freightliner® Cascadia® trucks in various colors Truck payment options to meet any budget from $695/week to $1,095/we...

2w ago

Go to Apply

CDL A Lease Purchase Driver

RE Garrison • Manhattan, KS • 2w ago

Trucking & Construction Sponsored

2w ago

Go to Apply

Steel and Pipe Supply Apprenticeship Program - 2026

Steel and Pipe Supply • Manhattan, KS • 15h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13481219 Position Description: This position will work with multiple department leaders and teams to...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Analytics Solutions Analyst

Steel and Pipe Supply • Manhattan, KS • 21h ago

IT & Engineering

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13481228 Description {#description automation="descriptions-title" bind="text: $.t('Opportunity.Oppo...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Sales Associate

Staples • Manhattan, KS • 2d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers' needs in mind. You'll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. You'll also be collaborative and incl...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.