Project/Materials Engineer

CRH • Apac, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century! We’re searching for an exceptional Project/Materials Engineer to join our dynamic team—a professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, optimizing processes, and leaving a tangible mark on transformative projects. This role involves collaborating on engineering projects that redefine how we design, produce, and deliver essential materials like aggregate, asphalt, concrete, sand and gravel. The engineer will apply technical know-how to elevate mix designs, enhance plant efficiency, and ensure seamless, high-quality material delivery. They will interpret complex project plans and specifications, ensuring our materials always exceed expectations, and oversee cost tracking, price estimation, and resource analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred.
• Experience or internship in construction materials, mining, or quality control is a bonus.
• Analytical powerhouse with a talent for innovative problem-solving.
• Confident communicator—both in writing and in person—who can make technical details clear and engaging.
• Meticulous and organized, able to juggle multiple projects and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and a quick study with new technology.
• Collaborative spirit with a professional, positive attitude.
• Dedication to regulatory compliance (OSHA/MSHA, Federal, and State laws), personal safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to roll up your sleeves, whether in the office, lab, plant, or on-site.
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as needed to meet project demands.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees or additional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tackle challenges related to material science, production techniques, and environmental sustainability.
• Optimize ready-mix concrete and asphalt, streamlining everything from raw material selection to plant performance and logistics.
• Analyze project documentation, ensuring material compliance and crafting clear, compelling submittals for aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.
• Collaborate with Quality Control and Environmental Teams to uphold the highest standards in safety, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Design and manage plant improvement initiatives.
• Engage in general surveying, inventory management, and reserve analysis.
• Participate in inspections, ensuring every process meets or exceeds environmental, safety, and health standards.
• Foster a safe, inclusive work environment where professionalism and collaboration are the norm.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

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