2026 Civil Engineering & Construction Materials Testing 6 - month Co - op (bloomington/white Bear Lake)

Co-op Opportunity

Braun Intertec is seeking students pursuing an engineering degree, construction management, or related field; and other interested candidates to join either our Bloomington or White Bear Lake, Minnesota offices for a six-month co-op opportunity.

Chosen co-ops will receive in-depth technical training and industry certifications upon successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability. As a co-op, you will get the chance to perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. Onsite materials testing is conducted on various commercial and transportation construction projects, where you will also work with project managers and other technicians to ensure specifications are followed.

Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and be able to lift 75+ pounds. Co-ops will frequently be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches.

Join our team: gain valuable field experience and onsite communication with construction crews. Take part in a three-day training event which includes: construction safety, soil compaction and classification, American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification, radiation safety, materials lab and nuclear density gauge training. Get paired up with one of our professional engineers as a mentor throughout the experience. Learn procedures and gaining exposure to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, ICC, and DOT standards.

Paid opportunity. All candidates must have: a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license and clean driving record for the last three years, full-time commitment for six months from mid-May to December, the ability to lift 75+ pounds, a "working safe" attitude and mindset, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

The ideal candidate will have: college student working toward an engineering degree or construction management, experience driving a pickup truck or other large vehicles, some work-related experience (landscaping, construction, farming, etc.), mechanical aptitude with practical problem-solving skills, and some related work experience preferred, but will train top applicants.

At Braun Intertec, we are a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle history report. Braun Intertec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability friendly employer.

Compensation range: $36,000.00 - $54,000.00.