Asphalt Plant Internship

Walbec Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbec Group is offering an Asphalt Plant Summer 2027 Internship in Wisconsin. The role supports day-to-day plant operations, safety processes, and production tracking across multiple locations including Waukesha, Racine, and Madison.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Civil/Mechanical/Mining Engineering or related fields and are willing to travel regionally; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be safety oriented and able to follow procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend plant safety meetings and observe safety procedures on job sites.
• Assist in site safety audits.
• Support daily asphalt plant operations and material handling.
• Observe production processes, stockpiling, and loading of materials.
• Help track production information, materials, and inventory.
• Assist with collecting material samples and quality control checks.
• Support equipment tracking, site documentation and inventory organization.
• Shadow plant operators and foremen to gain hands-on exposure.

Skills

Safety oriented

Strong communication

Independent & teamwork

MS Office

Travel ability

Organization & time mgmt

Education

Pursuing Civil/Mech/Mining Eng or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Walbec Group

Walbec is an industry leader in producing high-quality construction materials and delivering professional design, engineering, and construction services through its six companies: Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Our vertically integrated operations include mining, crushing and washing aggregates, and producing concrete and hot-mix asphalt. Whether building roadways and bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, supplying essential construction materials, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar projects, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

Job Description

Asphalt Plant Summer 2027 Internship

About Walbec Group

Walbec is an industry leader in producing high-quality construction materials and delivering professional design, engineering, and construction services through its six companies: Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Our vertically integrated operations include mining, crushing and washing aggregates, and producing concrete and hot-mix asphalt. Whether building roadways and bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, supplying essential construction materials, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar projects, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

The Position

• Participate in plant safety meetings and follow safety procedures while on job sites.
• Participate and assist in site safety audits.
• Support day-to-day operations at an asphalt plant by assisting with production activities and material handling.
• Observe and assist with asphalt plant processes, including how materials are produced, stockpiled and loaded.
• Assist with tracking production information, materials, and inventory.
• Help collect material samples and observe quality control and plant performance.
• Support manufacturing related projects such as equipment tracking, site documentation and inventory organization.
• Shadow plant operators and foreman to gain hands on exposure to asphalt manufacturing operations.

The Candidate

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil / Mechanical / Mining Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or related field.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently.
• AutoCAD or similar design software experience.

The Location:

• Waukesha, WI
• Racine, WI
• Madison, WI

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!