Construction Services Intern — Field & Laboratory Technician

Job overview

The Construction Services Intern — Field & Laboratory Technician role is an onsite internship based in South Easton, MA, paying $21 per hour. The summer 2027 position is with S. W. Cole Engineering, an employee-owned firm serving clients throughout New England. The intern performs field and laboratory testing of construction materials and learns to interpret plans and specifications. The work supports construction projects through materials testing, data recording, and potential participation in subsurface investigations 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 read construction plans and specifications
• record observations and data
• potentially work with geotechnical drilling crews on subsurface investigations
• transport samples and equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

construction services intern

field technician

laboratory technician

south easton ma

s. w. cole engineering

summer 2027

$21/hr

materials testing

soil testing

concrete testing

construction projects

engineering student

geotechnical engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Opportunity to obtain certifications related to construction materials testing of concrete and soil.

Why this role

For current students in a two- or four-year program in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering, construction management, or a related field. The posting anticipates up to 40 or more hours per week in summer, with possible part-time or co-op work in fall 2027.

About the employer

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