Plant Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Granite Construction in Watsonville, CA, seeks a Plant Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will assist with plant oversight, costing, and process improvements to support efficient operations.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world engineering in a heavy-civil context. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) and 0–2 years in construction materials processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent years of work experience.
• 0–2 years of construction materials processing experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Determine production quantities and communicate cost to management.
• Prepare and test SWPPP and hazardous materials plans with Environmental Department.
• Perform operational improvement studies and recommend process modifications.
• Conduct safety audits and meetings to ensure a safe working environment.
• Prepare and prioritize maintenance and repairs of material processing equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventories for efficient repairs.
• Perform semi-annual inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Public speaking

Plant operations

Materials business

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

## Plant Engineer Intern - Summer 2027Apply: Watsonville, California: Posted Today: R0000008110**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 $27.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.