Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Lexington (SC); 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 North America offers an on-site internship at active aggregate mining sites, providing hands-on exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes. The role focuses on learning through fieldwork and data-driven improvement projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel to multiple sites, gaining experience in safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, or construction materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with data interpretation.
• Effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams and locations.
• Willingness to travel to multiple aggregate sites and work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.
• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related technical field

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

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.
• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, construction materials, or related environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple aggregate sites and work in a dynamic field environment.

Work Environment

• This internship involves hands‑on experience at active aggregate mining sites. Interns should be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and navigating rugged terrain and heavy equipment areas.

What We Offer

• $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr
• Summer PTO Holidays
• Intern in‑person events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

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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.