Materials Science Lab Internship

ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). What We're Looking For: Actively pursuing a degree in Earth Sciences, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Civil/Structural Engineering or other degree relevant to the study of building materials.

What You'll Do:

 

• Perform specific tasks associated with laboratory tests on construction materials under the direction of others.
• Receive samples and label, bag and prepare paperwork for testing operations
• Support project management tracking in ECS software systems
• Perform photographs of samples
• Cut and/or crush concrete samples for test preparation
• Prepare polished sections of concrete for microscopic analysis
• Perform chemistry tests of concrete
• Maintain the laboratory cleanliness and organization
• Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment
• Other duties as assigned

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What We're Looking For:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Earth Sciences, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Civil/Structural Engineering or other degree relevant to the study of building materials.
• Interest in materials science as applied to building materials
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized
• Demonstrates good communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Limited knowledge of laboratory equipment and test methods
• Limited knowledge of sample preparation and test methods
• Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Who We Are:

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

 

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.