Engineering Trainee

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

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At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

What You'll Do:

Champion Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Inspect plant systems to ensure that they are safe for operating personnel.

Manage Standards. Recommend and develop division-wide design standards, as well as Construction Standards for the division.

Provide Design Services. Develop structural general arrangement drawings, including both steel and concrete requirements. Develop mechanical general arrangement drawings, including process flow diagrams. Provide all required design services to meet project demands. Ensure all designs comply fully with the appropriate design codes and all applicable local codes.

Coordinate Engineering Services. Coordinate and review engineering services provided by outside parties and internal designers. Consult with the division's construction services personnel on appropriate construction methods for projects.

Assist with Construction Projects. Assist in securing necessary construction permits. Recommend necessary equipment and materials for each project. Review finished work to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Manage Projects. Develop cost estimates, equipment specifications, and proposals. Schedule work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. Monitor work in progress to ensure that quality and engineering standards are met. Review changes to designs or schedules as necessary. Monitor and forecast project cost.

Collaborate. Work closely with Procurement and Vendors to expedite deliveries when items are needed for construction. Assist in the contractor selection process. Review and approve work completed by outside contractors as needed.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.