What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Co-op position at SME?
SME's summer Co-op assignment begins in mid-May and requires a commitment to work full-time though early-December 2025. There is no minimum number of years of college education to apply for our Co-op program, but our Summer Internships are only available to those who have previously completed a Co-op with SME.
Your Co-op experience begins with an orientation / training period lasting several weeks followed by on-the-job training with full-time SME Team Members. You will be exposed to a wide variety of construction techniques and project types, helping you explore a variety of future specializations. You will also have the opportunity to work and interact directly with construction managers, contractors, and design professionals. As a Co-op your responsibilities are real and you are an important part of the SME Team.
We are hiring Co-ops in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Technical Skills Required :
- Basic Computer Literacy : Our Co-ops must be comfortable using computers and software that is essential for in-field work, company communications, and report generation.
- To be considered, you must have a good driving record and must be able to comfortably lift and carry equipment and samples weighing up to approximately 50 - 60 pounds.
- Ability to work outside, at construction project sites, in various weather conditions.
- Must be able to sit, stand, stoop and / or kneel for long periods of time.
- Must be able to walk and work on uneven ground / terrain.
- A valid driver's license, experience driving in the U.S. and a good driving record.
Preferred Behavioral Traits :
Responsibilities :
Your work will involve supporting field construction quality control activities. You will gain valuable experience in the assessment and evaluation of project materials including soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials. You will work closely with SME Team Members and contractors to learn and assist in the adherence project specifications. You may also assist SME engineering staff in performing field evaluations and quality control testing in the field. You will gain direct exposure to consulting engineering practices and have an opportunity to meet technical specialists in the areas of geotechnical engineering, environmental remediation, pavement design, and materials evaluation.
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)
