Plant Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) employer match

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated seeks motivated interns and entry-level candidates to oversee plant costs and engineering activities, ensuring efficient operations and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes hands-on learning with mentorship across production planning, safety, and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering or related field and 0–2 years of construction materials processing experience, with strong communication skills for interacting with management and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of construction materials processing experience.
• Knowledge of plant operations and mechanical requirements.
• Ability to communicate with management and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Determine production quantities and communicate cost-to-produce to management.
• Prepare and test environmental plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Propose operational improvements for efficiency.
• Participate in safety audits and maintain a safe work environment.
• Schedule maintenance and manage spare parts inventories for repairs.
• Conduct semi-annual inventory reconciliations.
• Support plant manager, foreman, and superintendents as needed.

Skills

Materials business knowledge

Plant operations

Mechanical requirements

Public speaking

Agency relations

Cost understanding

Education

Bachelors in 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 Engineering or other related field preferred or equivalent years of work experience

Field of Study

• 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.

Our Benefits At a Glance

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as 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: $24.00 $27.00

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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