**🚀 NOW HIRING: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING CO-OPS – SUMMER & FALL 2025! 🏗️** 🔎 **Get hands-on experience. Build your future. Make an impact.** Are you a **student looking to gain real-world experience** in **construction materials testing** ? Join our team as a **CMT Co-op** for the **Summer & Fall 2025 semesters** and work alongside industry experts on **exciting construction projects!** **🔹 What You’ll Do:** ✅ Perform or assist with **field tests and observations** on active job sites ✅ Gain hands-on experience with **geotechnical and construction materials testing** ✅ Work alongside **experienced engineers and technicians** in a fast-paced environment ✅ Learn industry best practices and **build valuable career skills** **🔹 Why Join Us?** ✔️ **Real-world, hands-on training** – Not just a desk job! ✔️ Work on **major construction & infrastructure projects** ✔️ **Mentorship & career growth** opportunities ✔️ Be part of an **innovative, industry-leading team** **About UES** Universal Engineering Sciences ( **UES** ) is a **rapidly growing** engineering and consulting firm with nearly **60 years of expertise** in **geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections, and environmental consulting** . With **3,800+ professionals** across **80+ branches** in high-growth U.S. markets, UES serves **public and private clients** across industries such as **transportation, healthcare, commercial, residential, and education** . As an **industry pioneer** , UES is at the forefront of **emerging technology and best practices** , delivering **precise, professional, and innovative solutions** . Our dedicated team of **engineers, geologists, inspectors, scientists, and drillers** is committed to **excellence and long-term client success** . At UES, we **STRIVE** to uphold our core values: 🔹 **Safety** – Our top priority in every project 🔹 **Teamwork** – Collaboration drives success 🔹 **Responsiveness** – Quick and effective solutions 🔹 **Integrity** – Honesty and ethical practices 🔹 **Value** – Delivering quality and efficiency 🔹 **Excellence** – Setting the industry standard As we continue to expand, these values serve as our **north star** , guiding our mission to shape the future of engineering and consulting. **Job Responsibilities:** + Performs field quality control tests on plastic concrete + Performs field density testing on soil, asphalt, and aggregate + Extracts field samples in borrow pits + Assists with drilling and sampling operations with hand-operated drilling equipment + May perform routine laboratory tests on soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials + Limited decision making + Prepares written electronic daily field observation reports and summary reports + Perform other duties as assigned + Conducts all work in a manner that demonstrates that safety is a core value + Follows Geotechnology's safety plans, programs, policies, and procedures + Conducts periodic job site safety observations + Participates in group safety meetings and job site tailgate safety meetings + Completes assigned safety training **Qualifications:** + High school diploma or equivalent + Must be currently enrolled at a university and pursuing an engineering degree + Zero to one-year prior experience + Ability to receive ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I Certification and Nuclear density safety training + Ability to complete 10-hour OSHA Construction and defensive driver training before May 2025 + Ability to follow oral and written instructions + Ability to perform routine field tests + Proficient with a basic cell phone and computer usage for daily report entry + Dependable + Ability to verbally communicate and write in a clear, concise, legible manner + Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends **Team:** Construction Services Department-Geotechnology **Work Type:** Co-Op **Location Type:** onsite