Fall 2025 Construction Technician Internship - NORTHEAST
Fall 2025 Construction Technician Internship - NORTHEAST
Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking current students and upcoming graduates for Construction Technician Intern roles with our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) teams located throughout the Northeast. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.
About the Building & Construction Team
Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
What are we looking for?
The Construction Technician Intern role performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
What's in it for you?
This is a fantastic opportunity to increase your marketability in today’s job market. Our cooperative education program will benefit you throughout your professional career and provide you an advantage over other candidates during that initial interview. Intertek is in the top 50 of the ENR Top 500 design firms, specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences and materials testing. An intern/co-op position with Intertek provides:
- Real, on-site experience in the construction industry on multi-million dollar projects
- Networking opportunities with construction manager, contractors, architects and engineers
- Opportunity to learn while working with experienced engineers
We believe a complete education package should include actual, verifiable, on-the-job training covering subjects that are directly related to engineering courses offered at universities. Our training program involves classroom, laboratory and field exposure to construction materials and processes. You will learn and practice ASTM testing procedures covering soils, foundations, concrete, asphalt masonry, mortar, and structural steel. Projects are only as good as the materials that go into them. Understanding how to determine the quality of materials is a valuable skill for anyone involved in engineering, architecture, or construction.
What you’ll do:
- Field Testing of Concrete
- Compaction Testing of Engineered Fill
- Density Control of Hot Mix Asphalt
- Sampling and Testing Masonry Grout and Mortar
- Compression Testing of Concrete Specimens
- Laboratory Testing of Soils, aggregates and Hot Mix Asphalt
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Current student in a Bachelor's Program in the Sciences, Mathematics, Construction Management, Engineering, or Geology fields at an accredited university
- No experience required - we will train!
- Must have Basic Math, Calculator and Computer Skills
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
- Must be able to read and understand work plans
- Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Current student in a Bachelor's Program in the Construction Management, Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology fields are highly preferred!
- ACI Certifications are a plus!
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Ability to climb occasionally
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.