Project Engineer Development Program Intern

Vulcan Materials Company•Piedmont, SC

About The Position

The Project Engineer Development Program Intern assists Project Engineers with project development needs while learning how Engineering works with functional support groups, including Fabrication & Welding, Process Control, Electrical, and Maintenance. The position provides practical exposure to aggregate processes, plant reliability, and Quality Control (QC) testing methods. The intern uses or gains exposure to 2D and 3D CAD tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D to update operational drawings or develop minor equipment or layout designs. The role also introduces process modeling software such as AggFlow to analyze plant flow and crushing and screening efficiency. The intern shadows Project Engineers during plant audits and assists with reliability evaluations, critical spare asset needs, and continuous-improvement initiatives at Operations facilities. The intern prepares project status reports, technical documentation, and meeting minutes for cross-functional operations teams. With guidance from Project Engineers, the intern takes ownership of a defined small-scale project from initial scope through completion and learns basic project management practices, including schedule tracking, estimating material quantities, and communicating updates to operational leaders. Other engineering duties may be assigned to support quarry production and engineering goals. Travel varies based on projects, and the intern must be willing to travel.

Requirements

Pursuing a BS degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering is strongly preferred.
Relevant coursework and extracurricular activities will be considered.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose complex issues.
Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to utilize resources effectively.
Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively; attention to detail; follow-through on commitments; and timely problem-solving.
Willingness to travel as project needs require.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to adapt messages to the audience.
Cooperative teamwork, courtesy, dignity, and respect toward employees and customers.
Professionalism, integrity, personal responsibility, and commitment to high-quality work.
Willingness to learn, stretch capabilities, and adapt to new conditions, challenges, and schedule changes.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with CAD software is preferred but not required, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Engineers with project development needs.
Collaborate with Fabrication & Welding, Process Control, Electrical, and Maintenance teams to understand how functional support groups interact with Engineering.
Gain exposure to aggregate processes, plant reliability, and Quality Control testing methods.
Use CAD tools to update operational drawings or develop minor equipment or layout designs.
Gain exposure to process modeling software to analyze plant flow and crushing and screening efficiency.
Shadow Project Engineers during plant audits of crushing, screening, washing, and conveying systems.
Assist with reliability evaluations, critical spare asset needs, and continuous-improvement initiatives for Operations facilities.
Prepare project status reports, technical documentation, and meeting minutes for cross-functional operations teams.
Manage a defined small-scale project from initial scope through completion with guidance from Project Engineers.
Learn project management principles, including tracking task schedules, estimating material quantities, and communicating project updates to operational leaders.
Perform other engineering duties as assigned to support quarry production and engineering goals.