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Student Internship - Construction Materials Testing

CompanyOlsson
LocationManhattan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Student Intern, you will perform various types of testing and reporting on construction materials in the geotechnical lab. You will assist project managers in preparing geotechnical and construction materials testing reports.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2179
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
An engineering firm of people who craft expert solutions and designs that improve communities.
About the Role

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.

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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 Notice here.

Key Skills
Communication SkillsTeamworkAttention To DetailConstruction ManagementEngineeringQuality VerificationField WorkGeotechnical TestingConstruction ObservationInspections
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityTradesScience & Research
Benefits
401k MatchCareer DevelopmentFlexible Work ArrangementsWellness ProgramHealth CareVisionDentalPaid Time OffBonus System