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Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Materials Production

Materials Plants Field Engineer Internship (Fairfax) 2027

Fairfax, VAOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-level$23–$26 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • asphalt plant operations
  • production schedules
  • plant performance
  • quality control
  • material sampling
  • inventory levels
  • raw materials
  • production reporting
  • data collection
  • operational analysis

Nice to have

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Mining & Materials Engineering
  • Business Management
  • engineering related degree

Role summary

Allan Myers, a leading heavy civil construction and materials company, is seeking a Materials Plants Field Engineer Intern for their Fairfax location. This internship offers meaningful, fast-paced work with on-the-job training, exposure to large construction projects, and classroom development. Interns will assist with daily asphalt plant operations, monitor production, support quality control, track inventory, coordinate logistics, and help troubleshoot issues. The role requires a high school diploma, pursuit of a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills. This is a paid internship with a typical duration of 3-6 months.

Responsibilities

What you can expect:

  • Meaningful, fast-paced work with the region’s largest heavy civil construction and materials company
  • On-the-job training led by talented, passionate members of the Allan Myers team
  • Exposure to a large heavy civil construction project
  • Buddy assignment
  • Social networking events
  • Classroom training to develop professional skills
  • Each assignment is typically 3-6 months

Typical Duties

  • Assisting with daily asphalt plant operations and production activities
  • Monitoring asphalt production schedules and plant performance
  • Supporting quality control testing and material sampling procedures
  • Tracking inventory levels of aggregates, liquid asphalt, and other raw materials
  • Assisting with production reporting, data collection, and operational analysis
  • Coordinating deliveries and logistics for incoming materials and outgoing product
  • Observing and supporting plant maintenance and equipment inspections
  • Reviewing production records, safety procedures, and environmental compliance requirements
  • Assisting with troubleshooting operational issues and identifying process improvements
  • Supporting plant supervisors and engineers with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Hourly Range: $23.00 - $26.00, based on experience.


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining & Materials Engineering, Business Management, or another engineering related degree.
  • Must be a team player and possess a collaborative attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
 
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:
Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.

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