Plant Engineer Intern

Granite Construction; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an entry‑level/early career professional to oversee plant cost and engineering activities, ensuring efficient progress of operations and regulatory compliance. You will determine production quantities, support maintenance planning, and assist leadership to strengthen project outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Mining or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and have 0–2 years in construction materials processing, with a solid grasp of regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of work experience.
• 0–2 years of construction materials processing experience.
• General knowledge of materials business and plant operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determine production quantities and communicate cost to produce to management.
• Prepare, implement and test SWPPP’s and hazardous materials plans for regulatory compliance.
• Perform operational improvement studies and recommend process changes for efficiency.
• Conduct safety audits and meetings to maintain a safe work environment.
• Plan maintenance and repairs of processing equipment; manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents to ensure operation success.

Skills

Cost analysis

Public speaking

Regulatory knowledge

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do…

We hire enthusiastic, hard‑working individuals for college internships and entry‑level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands‑on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitates the efficient progress of plant operations and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Determine and calculate production quantities and communicate to management to ensure their understanding of our cost to produce.
• Prepare, implement and test SWPPP’s, hazardous materials plans, in conjunction with the Environmental Department to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform operational improvement studies and recommend improvement or process modifications to ensure the most efficient operations are implemented.
• Conduct and/or participate in safety audits and meetings to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment to ensure cost efficient maintenance schedules. Manage spare parts inventories so crews can make efficient repairs.
• Perform semi‑annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Support plant manager, foreman and superintendents as needed to ensure the success of the operation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field preferred or equivalent years of work experience

Field of Study

• Mining Engineering

Work Experience

• 0-2 years of construction materials processing experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of materials business
• General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred
• Knowledge of Plant operations and mechanical requirements
• General understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
• Public speaking skills and ability to communicate with management

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Our Benefits At a Glance

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range

Hourly: $0.00 $0.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully‑executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.