2025 Building Science Internship at Braun Intertec in Bloomington, Minnesota

Job Description:

We are seeking a Building Science 3-month intern to join our Bloomington, MN office. Braun Intertec is a 100% employee owned award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical, environmental and testing solutions in the private and public sectors. We are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages employees to make full use of their knowledge, skills and abilities.



Opportunities:

• Training and work throughout the Co-op program includes varying levels of exposure and experience in the following areas depending on the work load and need: building envelope, component constructability, material analysis and field service testing training


• Collect and test construction materials samples in a variety of different structures (i.e. pavements, damns, buildings, etc.) by using the some of following methods: coring, ground penetrating radar, falling weight deflectometer, anchor tests, floor flatness, Non-destructive testing, and other test methods and work as apparent or assigned


• Help with performing vibration monitoring tasks and activities that can include; deployment of monitors, field servicing monitors at construction sites, real time vibration monitoring, data collection and processing


• Perform building condition surveys or help with building condition assessments by collecting and documenting existing field conditions through the use of cameras (still or video), field notes, field measurements, etc.


• Mentoring from licensed architects/engineers and practical engineering applications to develop your professional role


• Learn procedures and gain exposure to ICC, NFPA, ADA, ASTM, ANSI, AAMA and other standards


• Add to your professional résumé with experience and references from a well-respected engineering consulting firm


• Competitive pay and the opportunity to work overtime

• College student working toward architecture, civil-structural engineering or construction management degree or related field


• Must be able to commit to full-time employment for six months; from May to November/December


• Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record


• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis


• Willing to travel up to 50% and overnight


• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary


• Good communication skills


• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment


• Mechanically inclined


• Able to walk, stand, climb at job sites and lift 50 pounds


• Some related work experience preferred, but will train top applicants