Civil Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

American Engineering Testing (AET) is a 100% employee‑owned firm that delivers comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects. The company values teamwork, curiosity, continuous improvement, and client‑focused, impactful, decisive individuals. AET is offering a Summer 2027 Internship for motivated students pursuing education or careers in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geological Engineering, or related fields across multiple locations and departments.

Internship Highlights

• Hands‑On Learning: Gain valuable experience working alongside respected engineers and technicians in construction materials testing and field observations, building upon classroom learning.
• Real‑World Project Involvement: Participate in real‑world projects, developing and applying practical skills using equipment and testing procedures such as gradations, proctors, nuclear density gauges, DCP field testing, sand cone density testing, field concrete testing, concrete cylinder testing, and more.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Receive one‑on‑one mentorship from experienced professionals who will guide you through project challenges and career development.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Exposure: Collaborate with teams across geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines, gaining a broader perspective on how these fields intersect.
• Networking & Professional Growth: Build connections with industry professionals, attend training sessions, and engage in networking opportunities that can shape your career trajectory.
• Leadership Development: Take part in leadership workshops designed to enhance soft skills and prepare you for future industry roles.
• Company Culture & Employee Ownership: Experience working in a 100% employee‑owned company where collaboration, ownership, and teamwork are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing procedures and equipment such as gradations, proctors, nuclear density gauges, DCP field testing, sand cone density testing, field concrete testing, and concrete cylinder testing.
• Conduct field testing and observations of construction materials, including concrete, soils, aggregate, masonry, asphalt, and reinforcing steel.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, and contractors at work sites.
• Perform additional miscellaneous assignments on an as‑needed basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related degree.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30–50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Pay

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $20 – $21 per hour.

Work Environment

This role primarily operates in a field environment under outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather. It also involves secondary work in an office setting using standard equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally the employee must sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds is required, with occasional lifts of 50–100 pounds and occasional pushing or pulling of equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee must frequently work outside and possess the vision abilities needed for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.