Day: September 23, 2025

Internship: Spark Summer Intern – Civil / Environmental Engineering – S&ME

https://smeinc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3846451

Position: 2026 Spark Summer Intern – Civil / Environmental Engineering

Requisition Number: 2025-2950-03

S&ME is a leading, employee-owned, multi-disciplined professional services firm that responds to clients with innovative, sustainable solutions.  S&ME strives to create an environment where everyone can be their best by providing a supportive atmosphere of entrepreneurial growth, to build growing relationships, and to take on increasingly complex project opportunities.  We recruit top talent and are excited to begin taking applications for our 2026 Spark Summer Internship Program.

Learn more about us in this video: https://bit.ly/3Jp3Dez and visit our website: https://www.smeinc.com/

S&ME’s Spark Internship Program is open to current students from a variety of different educational backgrounds and career focus. Internship opportunities are available across our various Service Lines including: Civil Engineering, Construction Services and Materials Testing, Environmental Services and Industrial Hygiene, Geotechnical Engineering, and Transportation Design-Build.

As part of the 2026 Spark Internship Program, you will work alongside experienced professional and technical employee-owners within your area of interest. You will be a part of an intern cohort and will learn about all aspects of S&ME. S&ME’s internship will provide you with invaluable hands on experience, access to technical experts across the company, as well as provide professional development to help you transition from campus to career and find success in our industry.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a related degree program; Rising Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate students preferred;
  • Related experience and/or campus, community, work-related leadership experience preferred;
  • At least 18 years of age;
  • Out of town travel may be required;
  • For technical roles the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required;
  • Routine lifting may be required: 40 to 50 lbs.

Why work at S&ME?

We are an industry leading, 1,100 employee-owned engineering firm, which means the hard work and dedication you provide every day directly contributes to the health and performance of a company you partly own. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. We offer professional development, leadership and employee engagement programs and tasks forces to exemplify our purpose of “helping you prosper” and our commitment to culture.

These are full-time, internship positions for a twelve-week period from May 2026 through August 2026 with competitive pay based on experience. Housing or a housing stipend will not be provided. Successful candidates must meet requirements of the company’s Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy and Reference check program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search.   S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

Job: Associate Geophysicist – S&ME

https://smeinc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3862789

Associate Geophysicist

Requisition Number: 2025-1178-08

Do you enjoy working outdoors and solving real-world challenges? S&ME is seeking a dedicated Associate Geophysicist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Whether your background is in geophysics, geology, environmental science, or another field, this entry-level position offers the chance to gain valuable field experience, learn industry-leading methods, and grow your career with a team that values curiosity and professional development.

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

  • Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
  • Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
  • Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and understanding fuels our team environment.
  • Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
  • Community Impact: Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.

About The Role:

As an Associate Geophysicist, you will primarily execute near-surface geophysical surveys and perform site observations, while also providing support for geophysical data processing as well as geotechnical and environmental exploration, allowing our team to deliver accurate subsurface insights for engineering and environmental projects. Approximately 75% or more of your time will be spent in the field, ensuring the integrity and reliability of geophysical data that supports safe infrastructure development and sustainable solutions. This role provides exposure to a wide range of geophysical techniques and offers opportunities to contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of the industry.

  • Coordinate and Execute Field Surveys: Plan, organize, and perform near-surface geophysical surveys using a variety of advanced methodologies, such as electromagnetic induction, ground penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, and induced polarization.
  • Assist with Data Processing: Support basic geophysical data processing and interpretation tasks, ensuring accuracy and consistency in deliverables.
  • Ensure Data Quality and Compliance: Conduct QA/QC on field data, verify adherence to project goals, and identify limitations or anomalies in real time.
  • Contribute to Proposals and Reporting: Assist in proposal preparation, draft report sections, and provide technical input to support project documentation.
  • Maintain Equipment: Oversee calibration, organization, maintenance, and scheduling of geophysical equipment.

About You:

  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in geophysics, geology, or a related field
  • You have 0 to 3 years of professional experience
  • You are willing and able to meet the physical and logistical demands of the position with the use of company-provided vehicles and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as:
    • Primarily working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
    • Routinely lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50+ pounds
    • Regularly traveling (including out-of-town or overnight) for various projects as needed
  • You have familiarity, experience or an interest in learning any of the following Geophysical methods:
    • Seismic Refraction
    • Seismic Surface Waves
    • Borehole Logging
    • Electromagnetic Induction (EM)
    • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
    • Electrical Resistivity (ER)
    • Spontaneous Potential (SP)
    • Induced Polarization (IP)
    • Microgravity

Job: New Graduate Trainee – Covia

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/COV1009COVI/JobBoard/c9bd3dac-047b-49f0-b334-6afe229b3eb1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=458fc31e-9455-40c0-8d2e-4bd1584904a3

Multiple Locations

Description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is seeking motivated and high-potential recent college graduates to join our New Graduate Trainee Program, an immersive 18-month development experience designed to build future leaders across our U.S. plant network. This rotational program offers real-world, hands-on exposure to plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.

Trainees will complete structured assignments in key functional areas and work closely with experienced plant leaders to develop their technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion, trainees will transition into a full-time role.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

  • Rotate through 5 core functional areas: HSE, Mining/Quality, Operations & Supply Chain, Maintenance, Parts, Inventory.
  • Participate in hands-on training and shadowing across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends
  • Contribute to daily production, maintenance, lab, and shipping activities
  • Support plant safety inspections, quality testing, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvement projects
  • Complete technical certifications (MSHA, Lean Basics)
  • Deliver a plant-wide capstone project with measurable business impact
  • Work collaboratively with plant operators, technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional leaders
  • Receive quarterly feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations

Program Details:

  • Duration: 18 months
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineer, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Graduation within the last 0–2 years
  • Previous internship, co-op, or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to relocate and work flexible hours/shifts
  • High level of initiative, teamwork, and safety awareness

Internship: Operations Internship Summer 2026 – Covia

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/COV1009COVI/JobBoard/c9bd3dac-047b-49f0-b334-6afe229b3eb1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c1b6f175-2ace-4ea6-aedf-156cb99d3d33

Description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Operations Intern who will have a positive impact on the Operations Team at several of Covia’s locations.  As an Operations Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned project to benefit the operation. The internship will be May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

  • Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia including PPE, MSHA regulation, industrial hygiene, workplace inspections, etc.
  • Work with the Mine Superintendent and Mine Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling, etc.
  • Work with the Plant Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to gain a basic understanding of grinding, flotation, drying, screening, and loading
  • Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of quality control, sampling, data management, reporting, continuous improvement, etc.
  • Work with the Environmental Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of permitting, regulatory requirements and reporting, reclamation, etc.
  • Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, purchasing, scheduling, etc.
  • Assist the salaried staff as needed to address technical problems and/or projects
  • Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
  • Interested in developing a career in Operations
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
  • Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic
  • Demonstrate analytical and business skills

Internship Locations:

  • Marston, NC 
  • Portage, WI 
  • Troy Grove, IL 
  • Fort Smith, AR 
  • Roff, OK 
  • Elco, IL 
  • Cleburne, TX
  • Junction City, GA