Mining Engineer Intern

heidelbergmaterials; Downingtown (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource

Intern events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering an internship opportunity for students pursuing Mining Engineering or Geology. You will apply classroom learnings in field settings, support plant operations, and work with engineers and production staff on real projects within an aggregate site.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and exposure to production, maintenance, and quality functions. Hybrid work with PPE required, and interns will participate in company events and DEI

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the company.
• Openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams while managing several projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply education in the field to support project work.
• Support plant operations to meet production goals with engineers and staff.
• Complete technical projects to understand quarry/aggregate site operations.
• Learn the missions of production, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team motivation

Project management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Mining Engineering

Geology

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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 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 - $25.00/hr
• Summer PTO Holidays
• DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities
• Intern events

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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