Materials Plants Field Engineer Internship (Fairfax) 2027

About the role

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 and social networking events. Classroom training to develop professional skills. Each assignment is typically 3–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily asphalt plant operations and production activities.
• Monitor asphalt production schedules and plant performance.
• Support quality control testing and material sampling procedures.
• Track inventory levels of aggregates, liquid asphalt, and other raw materials.
• Assist with production reporting, data collection, and operational analysis.
• Coordinate deliveries and logistics for incoming materials and outgoing product.
• Observe and support plant maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Review production records, safety procedures, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and identifying process improvements.
• Support plant supervisors and engineers with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in 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 problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

About the Company

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: highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, and public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water and protect our streams. 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.