Project Engineer Development Program
Vulcan Materials Company
About the Role
The Project Engineer Development Program at Vulcan Materials Company offers an opportunity to learn and contribute to engineering projects within a mining environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, design, and 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 (welding & fabrication, Process Control Engineers, Electrical groups, etc.) to deliver project results.
- Compile engineering calculations, project estimates, bill of materials (BOM), and cost assessments for senior engineering staff review.
- Conduct routine field inspections of 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 for cross-functional operations teams.
- Perform other engineering duties as assigned to support quarry production and engineering goals.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Spreadsheets, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
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.
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Detail-oriented.
- Willing to travel; travel varies based on projects.