Materials Plants Field Engineer Internship (Fairfax) 2027

Allan Myers; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers invites motivated students to join as an internship in the Virginia region. You will participate in daily asphalt plant operations, support production schedules, and learn through hands-on training with experienced engineers.

Assignments typically last 3–6 months, offering exposure to large projects, buddy assignments, and opportunities to develop professional skills in a collaborative team environment. An emphasis on safety and environmental compliance runs throughout.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining & Materials Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Must be a team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily asphalt plant operations and production activities.
• Monitor asphalt production schedules and plant performance.
• Support quality control testing and material sampling procedures.
• Track inventory levels of aggregates, liquid asphalt, and other materials.
• Assist with production reporting, data collection, and operational analysis.
• Coordinate deliveries and logistics for incoming materials and outgoing product.
• Observe and support plant maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Review production records, safety procedures, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and identifying process improvements.
• Support plant supervisors and engineers with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team rayer

Education

GED / High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining & Materials Engineering, Business Management, or another engineering related degree.
• Must be a team player and possess a collaborative attitude.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

Allan Myers 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 or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:

Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.