Project Engineer, Georgia

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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About The Job

The

Project Engineer

will ensure safety, inspect plant systems, and support operations across multiple sites across Georgia, including Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, and others. Responsibilities include project management from design to implementation, structural design, plant troubleshooting, technical support for the SHE department, and anything else related to the mining operation. Movement between quarries will be necessary on an almost daily basis. There will also be opportunities to interface with work in other areas of the Division.

What You'll Do

- Manage Design. Uses AutoCAD to perform design tasks and produce drawings. Draws on internal/external mechanical and civil designer resources as required, who produce the majority of drawings.

- Inspect. Provides field supervision/inspection services on construction projects. Performs post-project review to ensure key objectives, cost/performance improvements, and rate of return are achieved.

- Prepare Bid Packages. Prepares bid packages for construction and manages construction contracts.

- Provide Updates. Provide project updates on a regular basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.

- Represent the Company. Represents the company to industry associations, government officials, and public agencies.

- Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

- Travel. Varies based on projects, up to 25%. Most travel will be in central Georgia.

Skills You'll Need

- Education. BS degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Mining Engineering degrees considered with substantial civil/mechanical/project experience.

- License. Being on the path to PE licensure is preferred.

- Experience. 1-5 years of project management and related experience with experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment. Strong familiarity with project management and engineering software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Recent graduates considered with substantial co-op or other work experience.

- Basic understanding of preparing a project scope, budget, and timeline.

- Must have competent knowledge of concrete and steel design, building codes, and construction practices.

- Fundamental project management skills are desired.

- Other essential skills include some competency with AutoCAD and being fully functional with the Microsoft Office suite.

- Leadership Skills. Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish the objectives, vision, mission, and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities. Develops innovative solutions to problems by trying non-obvious or non-traditional approaches.

- Organizational Skills. Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals.

- Problem Solving. Proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. Detail oriented. Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion. Deals skillfully and promptly with new situations. Ask a series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.

- Analytical Skills. Verifies assumptions or interpretations by checking with credible sources or through first-hand observation and data-gathering.

- Computer Skills. Advanced computer skills including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Skill in drawing and designing with AutoCAD/land desktop preferred.

- Interpersonal Communication. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and must be extremely resourceful. Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.

- High Integrity. Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments. Honors your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.

- Safety-Oriented. Sets a safety tone for all activities; and upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment.

What You'll Like About Us

Great Company Culture.

Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe.

The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work.

What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits.

Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation.

Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future.

401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development.

We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Primary Location

Georgia-Atlanta

Other Locations

Georgia-Columbus, Georgia-Macon

Organization

GM - SOD DIV OH

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2025, 11:24:25 AM