Construction Services Intern — Field and Laboratory Technician

Job overview

The Construction Services Intern — Field and Laboratory Technician role is onsite at the company’s Sidney, ME office during summer 2027; the listing location is Augusta, ME. Compensation is $19.50 per hour. S. W. Cole Engineering is an employee-owned firm serving clients throughout New England. The intern conducts field and laboratory testing of construction materials and learns to interpret plans and specifications. The role supports construction projects through materials testing, data collection, and collaboration with the geotechnical engineering team.

What you'll do

• Conduct field and laboratory tests on soil, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, aggregate, and other materials
• learn to interpret construction specifications and plans
• record observations and data
• support subsurface investigations with drilling crews
• transport samples and equipment
• complete assigned testing and project tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

construction services intern

field technician

laboratory technician

construction materials testing

civil engineering

geotechnical engineering

sidney me

s. w. cole engineering

summer 2027

$19.50 per hour

soil testing

concrete testing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Summer 2027 internship; current students in relevant two- or four-year programs; opportunity to obtain construction materials testing certifications; potential for part-time work or a fall 2027 co-op.

About the employer

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.