Mechanical Engineer Intern

50010 HM Southeast Cement LLC; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

Intern

In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Florida's Port Everglades is offering an internship for Mechanical Engineering students to support maintenance and reliability projects at our busy cement terminal. This hands-on role provides exposure to inspections, troubleshooting, and data-driven improvements alongside experienced engineers.

You’ll collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, analyze maintenance data, and contribute to safety initiatives while enjoying Summer PTO, holidays, and in-person events.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze technical information.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical maintenance and reliability projects to improve terminal equipment performance.
• Assist with inspections, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify improvements.
• Analyze maintenance data and develop recommendations.
• Participate in safety initiatives and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Initiative

Safety culture

Mechanical engineering basics

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

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

• Support mechanical maintenance and reliability projects to improve terminal equipment performance.
• Assist with inspections, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze maintenance data and help develop recommendations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in safety initiatives and contribute to a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical information and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and take initiative on assigned projects.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality work.

Work Environment

• Hands-on experience in a busy cement terminal environment.
• Exposure to operational, maintenance, and engineering functions.
• Combination of office-based work and field activities throughout the facility.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• May require standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer

• $23-$27/hour
• Summer PTO
• Holidays
• Intern
• In-Person Events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled #Intern

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.