Intern - Construction Services - 2027 - Riverside

We are currently accepting applications for an Internship to be based at our office in Riverside, Rhode Island during the summer of 2027 for current students in a 2 or 4 year program in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering, construction management or related field. The selected candidate will work as a Construction Services Field and Laboratory Technician.

To learn more about what you can expect, check out our Intern page of our web site at https://swcole.com/inside-the-s-w-cole-intern-experience/ and hear from some of our prior Interns through a video about their experience.

This position involves field and laboratory testing of construction materials (soil, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials) associated with a variety of construction projects. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how to read and interpret construction specifications and plans, and to obtain related certifications for construction materials testing of concrete and soil. We anticipate the job will require working up to 40 hours or more per week during the summer months with the potential for part time work or a co-op in the Fall of 2027. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with our Geotechnical Engineering team conducting subsurface investigations with exploration drilling crews.

S. W. Cole Engineering is an established employee owned firm with a history of over 45 years of success and stable growth serving clients throughout New England.

Job Requirements

Candidates must be able to follow verbal and written instructions to complete laboratory and field tests, have a general understanding of computers and ability to learn and use new software programs, and have the ability to read and learn to interpret construction specifications and plans. Familiarity with construction and/or engineering concepts is preferred, but not required.

The physical and mental requirements for this position include lifting up to 75 pounds frequently, as well