Plant Engineer Intern

Granite Construction • Everett, WA

6d

About The Position

This position provides plant oversight for cost and engineering activities to facilitate efficient plant operations and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. The role supports plant operations through production-cost calculations, environmental compliance planning, operational improvement studies, safety activities, maintenance planning, spare-parts management, and inventory reconciliation. It also supports the plant manager, foreman, and superintendents as needed.

This is an internship at Granite Construction. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment and random testing. Granite describes its internship program as offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking. Interns have access to a broad benefits package, with eligibility and benefits varying by location.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of construction materials processing experience.
• General knowledge of the materials business.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands representative of the position’s essential functions.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related field, or equivalent years of work experience; a degree is preferred.
• General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt plants.

Responsibilities

• Determine and calculate production quantities and communicate them to management to support understanding of production costs.
• Prepare, implement, and test SWPPPs and hazardous materials plans with the Environmental Department to meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct operational improvement studies and recommend improvements or process modifications.
• Conduct and/or participate in safety audits and meetings.
• Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs for material-processing equipment.
• Manage spare-parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs.
• Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations.
• Support the plant manager, foreman, and superintendents as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Access to two Anthem BlueCross PPO medical plans; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible interns.
• Access to Granite’s 401(k) plan, with a 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into the plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern