Construction Materials Internship (Level 1)

Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Consulting, Data Reduction, Documentation, Engineering Consulting, Green Construction, Masonry, Project/Program Management, Test Data, Testing
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
3 days ago

What You'll Do

  • Observing and documenting field activities related to the construction process

  • Sampling, testing, and inspecting soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement

  • Performing calculations and data reduction of test results along with drafting

  • Using field screening equipment and documenting readings

  • Reading maps, following directions, and interpreting engineering and construction plans

  • Interacting and communicating daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers

  • Gaining the confidence to be the sole representative of ECS on project sites

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What We're Looking For

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree
  • Interest in how building materials are utilized in the construction process
  • Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
  • Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed

Please note: relocation assistance is not provided for this position

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

About the Company

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Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite.  We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results.   We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.

 

To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.ecslimited.com/