Granite Construction · 5 hours ago
Plant Engineer - Internship
Sparks, NV
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expGranite Construction is one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. The Plant Engineer Internship is responsible for providing plant oversight for cost and engineering activities that facilitate efficient operations and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Hiring Manager
Jessica Somers
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of construction materials processing experience
General knowledge of materials business
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related field preferred or equivalent years of work experience
General knowledge of Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (4)
2023 (9)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650M2024-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $325M
1990-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Kyle Larkin
President and CEO
Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His)
Chief Diversity Officer / VP of People & Culture
Recent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-08
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