2026 Building Science Internship

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.

Training and Work

• Collect and test construction materials samples in a variety of different structures (i.e. pavements, dams, buildings, etc.) by using the following methods: coring, ground penetrating radar, falling weight deflectometer, anchor tests, floor flatness, non-destructive testing, and other test methods
• 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
• Add to your professional résumé with experience and references from a well-respected engineering consulting firm

Responsibilities

• Collect and test construction materials samples in a variety of different structures (i.e. pavements, dams, buildings, etc.) by using the following methods: coring, ground penetrating radar, falling weight deflectometer, anchor tests, floor flatness, non-destructive testing, and other test methods
• 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
• Add to your professional résumé with experience and references from a well-respected engineering consulting firm

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
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Willing to travel up to 50% and overnight
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and the opportunity to work overtime

Pay

$35,500.00 - $53,500.00

Schedule

Full-time employment for six months; from May to November/December