Quality Control Intern

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Columbia, MO, USA
In-Office
Internship
Transportation • Defense • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Supports construction project teams with field activities, documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and troubleshooting. Assists with concrete and soil laboratory testing, interprets results, maintains lab equipment and supplies, identifies quality-control issues, and communicates findings to stakeholders. The internship provides hands-on exposure to construction methods, materials, equipment, project management, engineering, laboratory operations, and safety procedures.
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Job Summary

We are seeking a Quality Control Intern to join our team for a hands-on internship experience. This program is designed to provide students with practical exposure to both field construction operations and materials testing/quality control, helping them build a strong foundation for a future career in the construction industry. Interns will gain invaluable real-world experience, work on challenging projects, and collaborate with seasoned professionals across project management, engineering, and lab operations.
 

Key Responsibilities

Field & Project Support

  • Collaborate with project teams to assist in the planning, execution, and management of construction projects
  • Spend time on construction sites to observe and participate in construction activities, gaining practical knowledge
  • Assist in project documentation, including reports, plans, budgets, and schedules
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure project goals are met
  • Participate in troubleshooting and finding solutions to construction-related challenges
     

Quality Control & Lab Support

  • Assist with a variety of lab tests on construction materials, including concrete and soil
  • Help analyze and interpret test results to support accurate, compliant testing
  • Support maintenance of lab equipment and supplies in accordance with best practices and standards
  • Help identify and report quality control issues or concerns
  • Communicate lab and field-related information to project stakeholders as needed
     

General

  • Acquire a deeper understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
     

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a relevant degree program or technical school (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related field)
  • Strong academic performance and a passion for the construction industry
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic construction environment
  • Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude
  • Basic understanding of construction principles, lab testing processes, or quality control practices is a plus but not mandatory
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
     

Duration

  • Typically May–August
     

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's policies
  • Opportunity for future employment within the company based on performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant degree or technical school program, such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or a related field
  • Strong academic performance
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic construction environment
  • Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude
  • Basic understanding of construction principles, laboratory testing processes, or quality control practices
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MO
1,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

Emery Sapp & Sons is a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor specializing in infrastructure projects such as excavation, grading, underground utilities, and bridge construction.

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