About the role
We are seeking a Building Science 3-month intern to join our Bloomington, MN office. Braun Intertec is a 100% employee owned award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical, environmental and testing solutions in the private and public sectors. We are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages employees to make full use of their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Opportunities:
- Training and work throughout the Co-op program includes varying levels of exposure and experience in the following areas depending on the work load and need: building envelope, component constructability, material analysis and field service testing training
- Collect and test construction materials samples in a variety of different structures (i.e. pavements, damns, buildings, etc.) by using the some of following methods: coring, ground penetrating radar, falling weight deflectometer, anchor tests, floor flatness, Non-destructive testing, and other test methods and work as apparent or assigned
- Help with performing vibration monitoring tasks and activities that can include; deployment of monitors, field servicing monitors at construction sites, real time vibration monitoring, data collection and processing
- Perform building condition surveys or help with building condition assessments by collecting and documenting existing field conditions through the use of cameras (still or video), field notes, field measurements, etc.
- Mentoring from licensed architects/engineers and practical engineering applications to develop your professional role
- Learn procedures and gain exposure to ICC, NFPA, ADA, ASTM, ANSI, AAMA and other standards
- Add to your professional résumé with experience and references from a well-respected engineering consulting firm
- Competitive pay and the opportunity to work overtime
Requirements:
- College student working toward architecture, civil-structural engineering or construction management degree or related field
- Must be able to commit to full-time employment for six months; from May to November/December
- Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Willing to travel up to 50% and overnight
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to walk, stand, climb at job sites and lift 50 pounds
- Some related work experience preferred, but will train top applicants
*Braun Intertec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability friendly, employer.*
Compensation Range:
$35,500.00 - $53,500.00
*As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.*
*Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com (mailto:hrhelp@braunintertec.com).*
*As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com (mailto:hrhelp@braunintertec.com). In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.*