Chemical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials invites current juniors and seniors to join a 2026 trainee program designed to expose you to field operations and project work across our cement and materials sites in the United States. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, managers, and production staff to support production goals while learning about quarry and aggregate operations.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a high work ethic, adaptability, and strong communication skills, with a clear interest in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply your education in the field to support project work.
• Assist plant operations in achieving production goals with engineers and managers.
• Participate in technical projects to understand quarry/aggregate site operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White For potential Trainee in 2026; use to develop for other plants or grow into other leadership roles

Job Description

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work. Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments. Complete technical projects to gain an understanding of the operations of a quarry or aggregate site. Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, and quality departments and different job and functions. Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

What Are We Looking For

Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills

Work Environment

Collaborative and inclusive team culture. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Exposure to various aspects of the building materials industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Intern Zukunft gestalten, Erfolge bauen

Heidelberg Materials – dein Sprungbrett in die Zukunft der Baustoffindustrie. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Baubranche stellen wir eines der meistgenutzten Produkte her und ebenen dadurch nicht nur den Weg hin zu einer nachhaltigeren Produktion, sondern auch für deine persönliche Erfolgsgeschichte. Unser mutiger und innovativer Ansatz setzt auf massive CO2-Reduzierung, effiziente Recyclingtechnologien und digitale Lösungen – wir setzen Maßstäbe, die die Branche neu definieren. In unserer global vernetzten und regional verwurzelten Gemeinschaft haben deine Ideen die Kraft, den Menschen von morgen ein Leben von morgen zu ermöglichen. Bei uns gestaltest du nicht nur die Zukunft der Branche, sondern auch deine eigene. Packen wir’s an! Heidelberg Materials ist einer der weltweit größten integrierten Hersteller von Baustoffen und -lösungen mit führenden Marktpositionen bei Zement, Zuschlagstoffen und Transportbeton. Wir sind mit mehr als 51.000 Beschäftigten an fast 3.000 Standorten in über 50 Ländern vertreten. Im Mittelpunkt unseres Handelns steht die Verantwortung für die Umwelt. Als Vorreiter auf dem Weg zur CO2-Neutralität und Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Baustoffindustrie arbeiten wir an nachhaltigen Baustoffen und Lösungen für die Zukunft. Unseren Kunden erschließen wir neue Möglichkeiten durch Digitalisierung.