Project Engineer - Midwest Region

Line of Business:
Service & Support

Pay Range: $95,330.00 – $

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

• Lead and manage capital and operational projects from concept through execution across aggregates operations.

• Collaborate with and/or lead cross-functional teams to ensure engineering solutions align with operational goals.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, sustainability, and efficiency through innovative project design.

• Oversee contractor performance, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.

• Support strategic planning and technical evaluations for future site development and upgrades.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Mining Engineering preferred but will consider other disciplines.

• At least 5 years’ experience in engineering/construction, preferably in the Aggregate or Mining industries.

• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

• Demonstrated capability in managing budgets, schedules, and contractor relationships.

• Proficiency in engineering principles, project management tools, and safety standards.

This role involves a mix of office-based planning and field-based execution across multiple aggregates sites. Travel and occasional living out is required to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement.

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.