Construction / QC Internship Austin (Spring 2027)

Job ID: 529667

Texas Materials is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America.

Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 2,000 employees statewide.

Construction / QC Internship (May - August 2026) - Austin, TX

The Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in materials testing, asphalt quality control, and field-based construction research.

Interns will work alongside experienced laboratory technicians, field inspectors, and operations personnel to understand how quality standards are developed, measured, and maintained in asphalt production and paving operations.

This role emphasizes professional development through real-world application of engineering and technical coursework, allowing interns to build both interpersonal and analytical skills in a collaborative team environment.

Interns will also have the opportunity to network with Company leaders while presenting internship experiences and findings.

Interns gain a streamlined understanding of hot-mix asphalt production, quality control during both manufacturing and placement, and foundational materials research, with brief exposure to paving operations to see how each component connects in practice.

Job Description Summary


* Learn how asphalt materials are produced through hands-on exposure to hot-mix plant operations.


* Support quality monitoring activities during production, including sampling, inspection, and process tracking.


* Learn and apply standard test methods (e.g., aggregate gradation, asphalt content, compaction testing, volumetrics).


* Perform hands-on testing in the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) quality control laboratory, including sampling, specimen preparation, and material property testing.


* Assist with data collection, documentation, and analysis to support mix design verification and production monitoring.


* Support research initiatives focused on materials performance, mix optimization, and process improvement by conducting data analysis, preparing reports, and evaluating new technologies or materials.


* Observe and assist with density testing, temperature monitoring, and field quality assurance procedures.


* Gain exposure to construction site operations and understand how laboratory results correlate with field performance.


* Learn and follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations to maintain a safe working environment, and actively participate in safety meetings.

Work Requirements


* Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.


* Must pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical.


* Must be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.


* Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all ti...