Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Derry (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource G

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers internships for students in Mining Engineering or Geology, combining fieldwork and office analysis. You will work with experienced engineers and operators to support projects and learn core plant operations at a quarry site.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on technical project completion, with opportunities to observe multiple departments and develop practical industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Current sophomores, juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• High level of commitment and work ethic expected.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project needs and environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in assigned project work in the field.
• Assist plant operations in achieving production goals with engineers and production staff.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry or aggregate site operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance and quality departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Multi-project management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Adaptability

Work ethic

Education

Mining Engineering

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.

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

JR10018188

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.