Materials Plants Field Engineer Internship (Chesapeake) 2027

Allan Myers Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers Inc. in Chesapeake, VA offers a unique early-career opportunity with meaningful, fast-paced work at the region’s largest heavy civil construction and materials company.

You will receive on-the-job training from a team of talented, passionate professionals and gain exposure to a major project, complemented by a buddy assignment and social networking events. Typical duties include assisting with daily asphalt plant operations, monitoring production, supporting QC testing and material

Qualifications

• On-the-job training led by talented, passionate members of the team.
• Classroom training to develop professional skills.
• Buddy assignment to support onboarding.
• Exposure to a large heavy civil construction project.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily asphalt plant operations and production activities.
• Monitoring asphalt production schedules and plant performance.
• Supporting quality control testing and material sampling procedures.
• Tracking inventory levels of aggregates, liquid asphalt, and other raw materials.
• Assisting with production reporting, data collection, and operational analysis.
• Coordinating deliveries and logistics for incoming materials and outgoing product.
• Observing and supporting plant maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Reviewing production records, safety procedures, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assisting with troubleshooting operational issues and identifying process improvements.
• Supporting plant supervisors and engineers with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

• Meaningful, fast-paced work with the region’s largest heavy civil construction and materials company
• On-the-job training led by talented, passionate members of the Allan Myers team
• Exposure to a large heavy civil construction project
• Buddy assignment
• Social networking events
• Classroom training to develop professional skills
• Each assignment is typically 3-6 months

Responsibilities

• Meaningful, fast-paced work with the region’s largest heavy civil construction and materials company
• On-the-job training led by talented, passionate members of the Allan Myers team
• Exposure to a large heavy civil construction project
• Buddy assignment
• Social networking events
• Classroom training to develop professional skills
• Each assignment is typically 3-6 months

What you can expect:

• Meaningful, fast-paced work with the region’s largest heavy civil construction and materials company
• On-the-job training led by talented, passionate members of the Allan Myers team
• Exposure to a large heavy civil construction project
• Buddy assignment
• Social networking events
• Classroom training to develop professional skills
• Each assignment is typically 3-6 months

Typical Duties

• Assisting with daily asphalt plant operations and production activities
• Monitoring asphalt production schedules and plant performance
• Supporting quality control testing and material sampling procedures
• Tracking inventory levels of aggregates, liquid asphalt, and other raw materials
• Assisting with production reporting, data collection, and operational analysis
• Coordinating deliveries and logistics for incoming materials and outgoing product
• Observing and supporting plant maintenance and equipment inspections
• Reviewing production records, safety procedures, and environmental compliance requirements
• Assisting with troubleshooting operational issues and identifying process improvements
• Supporting plant supervisors and engineers with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Hourly Range: $23.00 - $26.00, based on experience.