Plant Engineer Intern

Granite Construction

. Provide plant oversight for cost and engineering activities .

Posted 10/14/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in plant operations, cost management, and engineering activities, with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective communication with regulatory agencies. Proficient in managing maintenance, inventory, and operational improvements within the construction materials processing sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Mining EngineeringConstruction Materials Processing ExperienceHot Mix Asphalt Plants KnowledgeSafety Audits ParticipationPublic Speaking Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementProduction Quantity CalculationOperational Improvement StudiesMaintenance PlanningInventory Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication With Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Safety-Sensitive Position Compliance

Industry Keywords

Plant OperationsMechanical RequirementsFederal LawsState LawsLocal Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide plant oversight for cost and engineering activities
Determine and calculate production quantities and communicate them to management
Prepare, implement and test SWPPP and hazardous materials plans with the Environmental Department
Perform operational improvement studies and recommend process modifications
Conduct and/or participate in safety audits and meetings
Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment
Manage spare parts inventories
Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations
Support the plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed
Ensure efficient plant operations and compliance with regulatory agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field preferred, or equivalent years of work experience
0–2 years of construction materials processing experience
General knowledge of the materials business
General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred
Knowledge of plant operations and mechanical requirements
General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management
Safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment and random testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness programs
Choice of two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible interns on the most popular PPO plan
Granite 401(k) plan
100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into the 401(k) plan
Hands-on experience
Mentorship
Networking opportunities