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Engineering Technician Co-Op

May 2020 • Plymouth, MI

What I liked

Hands on field work experience pertaining to concrete, asphalt, soils, resteel Staff members were helpful and open to answering questions Was able to use company vehicle Learned how to read project drawings and specifications Learned slump test and air content test methods Learned how to use a nuclear density / moisture density gauge

What I wish was different

More consistent and structured work hours Possibly higher pay

Advice

Ask questions if you don't know something. On days that are slow, or if you do not have a lot to do, ask to train or shadow someone from a different department to see what others do.
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Civil Engineering Technician Intern

May - August 2019 • Bay City, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed learning, and all of the new job sites.

What I wish was different

I wish to have had an internship in Construction Management.

Advice

Listen to the elders of the business. They have much more experience and are more willing to help you learn if you are quiet and eager to learn.
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