Granite Construction · 1 day ago
Plant Engineer II
Paso Robles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expGranite Construction is a leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer, dedicated to building infrastructure and supporting employee growth. The Plant Engineer II is responsible for overseeing plant operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budgetary goals to enhance operational efficiency.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Hiring Manager
Jessica Somers
Responsibilities
Aid in the preparation of annual operating budgets and review monthly plant reports to ensure budgetary goals are met
Research regulatory requirements and provide advice to management and project personnel to ensure compliance
Respond to plant manager, foreman, superintendent, materials sales, and quality management staff to ensure operational efficiency
Communicate plant schedule to plant operations team to make sure team is aware of changes and delays
Analyze and design capital improvement projects which add value to our operations
Produce purchase orders, subcontracts and contract change orders as needed to ensure accurate documentation of special projects and capital improvements
Track daily costs for special projects, key operations, and goal setting/evaluation
Prepare and keep accurate material flow diagrams for all plant operations
Review timecards for accuracy
Review/evaluate feasibility/cost of producing specific “non-standard” materials
Review quality management test report data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required
3+ years of construction materials field experience
Demonstrated knowledge of materials business
Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
Proven understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirement
Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
Demonstrated public speaking and ability to communicate with management
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Benefits
Paid holidays
Sick leave
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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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
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