Plant Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 (Hands-On Ops)

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

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.