PLANT ENGINEER INTERN in Leeds, Alabama at C & B PIPING LLC

Job title:

PLANT ENGINEER INTERN

Work Location:

Leeds, AL

Division/Department:

QUALITY CONTROL & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Reports to (manager title):

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY CONTROL & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

☒ Full-time

☐ Part-time

☐ Exempt

☒ Nonexempt

Company History:

C&B Piping, Inc., founded in Adamsville, AL in 1986, is a full-service manufacturing supplier of ductile iron piping systems with a primary focus on the water & wastewater treatment plant construction industry. Our headquarters and primary manufacturing facility is in Leeds, Alabama while our Gilbert, Arizona fabrication and linings/coatings facility proudly serves our western United States customers.

We are proud to be the nation’s largest supplier of porcelain glass linings for ductile iron pipe systems. We have more manufacturing machines for ductile iron pipe under one roof than any other ductile iron fabricator in the USA. We fabricate the full-size range (3”-64”) of ductile iron pipe available. We are a licensed applicator of Protecto 401 Ceramic Epoxy and Ceramapure PL90 linings.

C&B Piping, Inc. is a family owned and operated business with a proud history of taking care of our customers.

The success C&B has experienced over the years is a direct result of its unwavering commitment to exceeding the expectations of its customers. This commitment to its customers will lead C&B to continued success well into the future.

To keep this commitment, C&B Piping must have team members that share this commitment to making customers happy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

C&B Piping is seeking a motivated Plant Engineer Intern to support piping systems, fabrication operations, and continuous improvement initiatives at our facility. This internship offers hands‑on experience in industrial piping, plant engineering, and process optimization while working alongside experienced engineers, supervisors, and trades professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Piping & Plant Engineering Support

Assist with inspections, walkdowns, and documentationSupport troubleshooting of piping, valves, fittings, supports, and equipmentReview and help update piping isometrics, P&IDs, drawings, and material listsAssist engineers with coordination of fabrication, repairs, and plant modificationsParticipate in field and shop verifications to ensure drawings match installed conditionsMaintain engineering and maintenance documentation, including SOPs and work instructions

Continuous Improvement & Operations

Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the facilityAssist with process mapping, time studies, and workflow improvementsCollect and analyze data related to productivity, downtime, safety, quality, and reworkParticipate in 5S, standard work, and safety improvement effortsHelp identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigationTrack and report progress on CI projects and performance metrics

General Responsibilities

Collaborate with fabrication, maintenance, quality, and operations teamsSupport plant safety policies and job site safety expectationsAssist with capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects as assignedPerform other engineering and CI-related duties as needed

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal candidate will be one who is organized, friendly, punctual, flexible, and thoroughly professional and have:

Experience:

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an Engineering program (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)Strong interest in industrial piping, fabrication, and plant operationsAbility to read and understand technical drawings and schematicsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and WordAbility to work safely in an industrial fabrication environment

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or experience related to piping systems, fluid mechanics, or mechanical designFamiliarity with AutoCAD, piping isometrics, or P&IDsExposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologiesPrior shop, field, internship, or co‑op experience in an industrial or construction setting

Physical Requirements:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical:

Some tasks require the ability to travel, visit industrial/commercial facilities and move around such facilities freely.