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Office of Materials and Research - Columbia Lab Summer Intern (12606120)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$17 - $23
per hour
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This summer internship at the South Carolina Department of Transportation's Materials Lab involves hands-on lab testing of construction materials like concrete and soil, helping with field inspections of roads and pavements, and supporting engineers on research projects.
It's a great fit for college students studying engineering or related fields who want practical experience in building and maintaining highways.
The role pays between $17 and $23 per hour and is aimed at building skills in materials science and transportation infrastructure.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in or accepted to a two-year or four-year college program
- Major in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
- Ability to perform laboratory testing on materials like concrete, steel, aggregates, soils, and cement
- Skills in calculations, preparing test reports, and using applications for documentation
- Assistance with field operations including pavement evaluation, asphalt inspection, and geotechnical investigations
- Support for special projects, literature reviews, and research with materials engineers
Full Job Description
***This posting will be used to fill multiple summer internship positions in Office of Materials and Research - Columbia Materials Lab.***
At the office of Materials and Research (OMR), the responsibilities includes:
Performs laboratory testing of highway construction materials in areas such as concrete, steel, aggregates, soils, and cement.
Performs and checks calculations, prepares sample test reports, and utilizes relevant applications for documenting results.Assists with OMR field operations in areas such as pavement evaluation, asphalt inspection, and geotechnical investigations.Assists OMR materials engineers with special projects, investigations, literature reviews, and research.Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/per hour depending on qualifications.
Requirements A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
Additional Information The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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