2025 Summer Internship - Construction Technician

2025 Construction Services Summer Intern - Plymouth, MI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a highly motivated Construction Services Intern for Summer 2025 to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in Plymouth, MI.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a versatile skills in the engineering, and construction industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The 2025 Summer Intern - Construction Services is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory testing, site assessment, engineering duties and administrative tasks under general supervision.

Salary & Benefits Information:

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.


* Operate testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting


* Work utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams


* Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks


* Make detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results


* Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results


* Communicate effectively with client and project teams


* Assist in classifying soil samples and various geotechnical laboratory testing


* Assist in preparing work order for construction material testing


* Provide back-up support for other department administrative staff


* Perform data entry maintenance in company systems

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* Must be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Management degree program at an accredited University


* Valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required


* Must be able to work off shifts and overtime


* Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication


* Must be able to read and understand work plans


* Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently.

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