What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - CO-OP/Internship: Jan 2025 – Aug 2025 position at Dolese Bros. Co.?
The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.
Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.
Dolese Delivers:
- Stable Foundation
- Treat with Respect
- Safe Environments
- Employee Focus
JOB SUMMARY
The project Engineering Intern will be based out of Dolese’s corporate office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and will assist the Engineering team in multiple tasks including estimating, managing, commissioning construction projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work closely with Design Build Firms to establish the mechanical and automation requirements for new aggregate plants and expanding existing plants
- Oversee the development of greenfield sites include roads, plant pad sites, railroad spurs, storm water management plans, and power distribution
- Manage project quality, schedule, and budget while ensuring stakeholder value is achieved
- Foster a safe work culture at every level of project involvement, from offsite vendors to managing onsite employees
- Estimate project cost utilizing historical data, vendor supplied data, and personal experience
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Candidate must be working towards a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management
- Some experience in mining or the aggregate industry preferred
- Experience with modeling software (AutoCAD, Tekla or other Modeling Software) preferred
- Electrical and automation experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong engineering and technical skills
- Ability to create and understand complex Excel spreadsheet
- Ability to work independently with some guidance
- Excellent communication, observation, and reading comprehension skills
- Ability to engage and influence all levels of the organization
- Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads under time constraints
- Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistics tools
- Results-oriented with strong process and execution skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, nights, and weekends
- Must have the ability to work outside for extended periods of time
- Currently possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lift objects repeatedly of various dimensions and up to 50 lbs. of weight
- Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders
- Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
- Ability to tolerate working in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions
- Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting
- Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces
EEO Statement:
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.
