About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2026 based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. You will work on-site, splitting your time between office tasks and field operations at a quarry or aggregate site. The role involves exposure to various weather conditions and requires the use of personal protective equipment.
What you'll do#
- Support assigned project work and plant operations to meet production goals.
- Partner with engineers, managers, and production staff across different departments.
- Complete technical projects to understand how a quarry or aggregate site functions.
- Learn the specific missions of the production, maintenance, and quality teams.
- Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current junior or senior status in a Mining Engineering or Geology degree program.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to the team.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and an openness to change.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and motivate others.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Downingtown, PA.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Compensation: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Summer PTO, holidays, DEI engagement, and intern events.
About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials produces heavy building materials including cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates in nearly 50 countries and employs approximately 49,000 people. It focuses on the development of low-carbon and circular building materials. The organization is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.
How to get in at Heidelberg Materials
Applying early to Heidelberg Materials provides a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first before the candidate pool grows. You gain a better chance of being seen by the hiring team when you submit your materials before the pile becomes unmanageable. Connecting with the right people at Heidelberg Materials often improves your response rate compared to submitting through a general portal. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach helps you move beyond the automated queue and engage with the individuals managing the hiring process.
