Project Engineer Development Program

Vulcan Materials Company • Piedmont, SC

7h

About The Position

The Project Engineer Development Program supports quarry production and engineering goals through project engineering work, plant assessments, and collaboration with Operations and functional support groups. The role involves developing and updating 2D and 3D CAD drawings for processing plant layout modifications; supporting site capital expenditure projects; and preparing calculations, estimates, bills of materials, and cost assessments for senior engineering review.

The position also includes field inspections, participation in plant audits, reliability evaluations, and continuous-improvement initiatives. The Project Engineer Development Program coordinates with contractors, vendors, and field personnel and prepares status reports and technical documentation. Travel varies based on projects, and the employee must be willing to travel.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• 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.
• Some experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• 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; travel varies based on projects.
• Leadership skills, including acting decisively and supporting collaboration toward company objectives, vision, mission, and values.
• Ability to plan and schedule time and projects effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills.
• Analytical thinking, including breaking down complex problems, identifying key issues and patterns, examining information logically, questioning assumptions, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to tailor messages to the audience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a mining, industrial, construction, or similar environment is preferred but not required.
• Previous internships in construction-related industries are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, design, and/or update 2D and 3D CAD drawings for processing plant layout modifications.
• Support site CapEx projects, including structural modifications, mechanical upgrades, and infrastructure developments.
• Work with functional support groups, including welding and fabrication, Process Control Engineers, and Electrical groups, on business projects.
• Compile engineering calculations, project estimates, bills of materials, and cost assessments for review by senior engineering staff.
• Conduct routine field inspections and assess structural site conditions.
• Shadow Project Engineers during plant audits to evaluate crushing, screening, washing, and conveying systems.
• Assist with reliability evaluations, critical spare asset needs, and continuous-improvement initiatives for Operations facilities.
• Assist in coordinating external contractors, equipment vendors, and field personnel on site projects.
• Prepare project status reports, technical documentation, and meeting minutes for cross-functional operations teams.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned to support quarry production and engineering goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level