WSP USA is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Intern to work on real projects and gain hands-on experience in the Earth & Environment team, specifically in the Charlotte, NC office.
Requirements
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Demonstrated interest in Construction Materials Testing or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Responsibilities
- Performs testing on general building sites and facilities.
- Prepare and submit written field reports summarizing daily activities/observations and density calculations and results.
- Test and work in accordance with company safety policies.
- Assist with soil density testing as well as sampling and testing of concrete in accordance with ASTM and project specifications.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Other
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Construction Materials Testing or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
