Posted: 01-06-2025

Site name: Army Engineer Research and Development Center- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Description: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is an integral component of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and helps solve our Nation’s most challenging problems in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our Nation’s public good.  ERDC research laboratories focus on five major areas:

• Military Engineering
• Geospatial Research and Engineering
• Engineered Resilient Systems
• Installations and Operational Environments
• Civil Works and Water Resources

STEM student trainees for this position may be selected to work in laboratories at the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, MS. This student trainee position will provide the opportunity for development and training in a research and development environment. Assignments become more responsible as the incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. As a STEM student trainee, you will serve in a role in a professional discipline under close supervision with a mentor, team leader, and/or supervisor. Tasks will vary but may include the following:

• Preparing drawings, graphs, or charts using project data.
• Performing routine scientific and engineering computations using knowledge obtained from academic progress to date.
• Operating or adjusting various types of laboratory equipment and overseeing the function of the laboratory operation required.
• Collecting data for research purposes and using this data to prepare technical reports and publications with conclusions related to projects.
• Entering data into databases and tracking information to provide recommendations for continued project execution.

Undergraduates majoring in or planning to major in physical science, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, cyber security, or information sciences will be considered for an internship. Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Students must submit to at least a national background investigation (T1 Clearance) with a favorable outcome. High school students 16 years old and older. Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Location: Champaign, IL