Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Connellsville (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource -

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering a summer internship for students pursuing Mining Engineering or Geology. The role combines field assignments with office support to learn quarry and aggregate site operations.

Interns will engage with engineers and production staff, contribute to technical projects, and gain exposure to safety, health, and environmental regulations while supporting production goals.

Qualifications

• Current sophomores, juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Project management

Education

Mining Engineering or Geology

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.

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 sophomores, juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology
• 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

• Combination of office and field work.
• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

What We Offer

• $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr
• Summer PTO Holidays
• DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities
• Intern events

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Req ID

JR10018187

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.