Operations Management Intern (Summer 2027)

UEC; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship and training

Career opportunities

Job summary

UEC in Minnesota is seeking motivated undergraduates for a 10-week internship across aggregates sites. You will gain hands-on experience in production, maintenance, data analysis, and product knowledge while working with operators and safety teams.

You'll collaborate with geology, engineering, and safety to understand operations, travel to multiple sites, and present learnings to executives at internship conclusion.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student enrolled in a relevant field such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong academic performance with solid engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at multiple sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with operational procedures, production, maintenance activities, and product knowledge at Aggregate sites.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process correlations and support strategy development for ongoing projects.
• Work alongside operators to monitor and maintain heavy equipment for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering, and safety departments to understand the full operational scope.
• Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies to foster a safety culture.

Skills

Field data collection

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Gain hands-on experience with operational procedures, production, maintenance activities, and product knowledge at Aggregate sites.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process correlations and support strategy development for ongoing projects.
• Work alongside operators to monitor and maintain heavy equipment for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering, and safety departments to understand full operational scope.
• Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a culture of safety.
• Apply a range of skills in daily operations to help achieve team and company goals.
• Present learnings and contributions to executive leadership at internship conclusion.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate students majoring in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, Finance, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong academic performance with solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Geographic flexibility to work at various sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and proactive approach to new challenges.
• Team players able to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field gaining hands-on experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid 10-week internship starting June 1, 2027.
• Mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
• Opportunity to gain practical industry experience.
• Dynamic culture valuing diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
• Potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Schedule and Environment

• Onsite role with a mandatory 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts.
• Work environments include quarry, sand/gravel site, surface mine, construction site, and ready-mix plant, with exposure to moving equipment, airborne particles, and outdoor weather.
• Interns responsible for their own transportation to worksites.
• Possible travel to other sites for tours, shadowing, or intern events.