Intern: Operations Engineering (ME)

Pike Industries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pike Industries, Inc., a CRH company, offers an internship across aggregates, mining, HMA, QC, and environmental management, giving hands-on experience with real projects and exposure to industry standards.

You will travel to facilities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, work with senior engineers and managers, and develop analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment while learning budgeting and labor requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to work extended hours and travel across the three states.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing production workflows to improve efficiency and flow.
• Help with maintenance projects, which may involve designing, fabricating, and installing equipment at HMA facilities.

Job description

About the Internship

Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success.

This internship is designed for a college student who wants to gain hands‑on experience across multiple departments, including Aggregate and Mining, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Quality Control (QC), and Environmental Management. The intern will contribute to real‑world projects, applying engineering skills to improve processes and efficiency while learning about industry standards and regulations.

What You Can Expect

• Gain direct experience in the aggregate, mining, and asphalt industries.
• Work closely with experienced professionals, including Mining Engineers, supervisors, and Environmental Managers.
• Get exposure to the full lifecycle of mining and production, from blasting to material processing and quality testing.
• Travel and make site visits to various facilities across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
• Develop analytical and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Learn about budgeting, throughput costs, and labor requirements.

What You Will Do

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing production workflows to improve efficiency and flow.
• Help with maintenance projects, which may involve designing, fabricating, and installing equipment at HMA facilities.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to work extended hours and travel across the three states.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay from $20 to $22 per hour
• 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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Pike Industries, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.