Project Engineer Development Program
Vulcan Materials Company
About the Role
This Project Engineer Development Program role involves learning and supporting various engineering tasks within Vulcan Materials Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn to draft, design, and/or update 2D & 3D CAD drawings for processing plant layout modifications.
- Support site capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, including structural modifications, mechanical upgrades, and infrastructure developments.
- Work with functional support groups such as welding & fabrication, Process Control Engineers, and Electrical groups.
- Compile engineering calculations, project estimates, bill of materials (BOM), and cost assessments.
- Conduct routine field inspections and assess structural site conditions.
- Shadow Project Engineers during plant audits to evaluate the efficiency of crushing, screening, washing, and conveying systems.
- Assist in reliability evaluations, critical spare asset needs, and continuous-improvement initiatives for Operations facilities.
- Coordinate with external contractors, equipment vendors, and field personnel on site projects.
- Prepare project status reports, technical documentation, and meeting minutes.
- Perform other engineering duties as assigned to support quarry production and engineering goals.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets, Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Some experience with CAD software (e.g., Auto CAD, SolidWorks).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to utilize resources effectively.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Detail-oriented.
- Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion.
- Willingness to travel, as travel varies based on projects.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a mining, industrial, or construction environment and/or other similar fields is preferred but not required.
- Previous intern positions in construction-related industries are preferred but not required.