**🚀 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** **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 **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. **Mission** We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving. We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment. **EEOC Statement** UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger! **Disclaimer** This job description is not intended to list the full scope of duties and responsibilities for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is "at will" meaning that employment may be ended by either the employee or Company at any time for any reason with or without notice. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing pre-employment testing for this position. **Team:** Construction Services Department-Geotechnology **Work Type:** Co-Op **Location Type:** onsite