Mining Engineer Internships
Mining engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across active mine sites and processing operations, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Chemicals & Materials, with Heidelberg Materials, CRH, and Sundt among the employers posting roles now.
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Job ID: 530121
Midsouth Aggregates, part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality aggregates in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama, southern Tennessee, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. Mid-South Aggregates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.
Mining Engineer: As a member of the mining services team, this position will be responsible for monitoring aggregate mining, and planning, including surveying, phasing, project design for levees and haul roads, developing extraction methods, and assisting in labor/equipment planning. This position will be based in Georgia.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):
- Working with management in facilitating surveys, plans and development around our aggregate production operations to maintain the mine plans for aggregate sites.
- Collaborates and conducts with others geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility, and estimated volumes of deposits.
- Works with aggregate production to develop methods to extract material, evaluating factors such as safety, operational costs, deposit characteristics and overburden depth.
- Assists in laying out and directing mine construction operations, such as location and development of ramps and positioning of mining area, access roads etc.
- Assists in drill and blast surveying and report development while working directly with drill and blast vendors to ensure they are operating efficiently.
- Assists in analyzing throughput costs, analyzing plant flow, and determining cycle me opportunities in the load/haul fleet.
- Assists in analyzing and determining labor requirements, equipment needs, and operational costs for annual budget preparation and reporting.
- Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data to determine proof of financial justification.
- Will work with the team to ensure company compliance with mandated safety and environmental policies on all mining/material production practices.
- Will work with company management and State and Federal agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to detect safety hazards and respond accordingly.
- Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.
- Will have oversight in directing others within the mining operation
- Other duties/responsibilities as directed by management.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Report to the assigned job site dressed appropriately, prepared, and ready to begin work at the designated start me.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health &Safety Manual.
- Strict adherence to APAC policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other dues as required.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
- Bachelors and/or Associate Degree in Mine Engineering
General Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to and from the job site.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Midsouth Aggregates, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.
Job ID: 530121
Midsouth Aggregates, part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality aggregates in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama, southern Tennessee, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. Mid-South Aggregates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.
Mining Engineer: As a member of the mining services team, this position will be responsible for monitoring aggregate mining, and planning, including surveying, phasing, project design for levees and haul roads, developing extraction methods, and assisting in labor/equipment planning. This position will be based in Georgia.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):
- Working with management in facilitating surveys, plans and development around our aggregate production operations to maintain the mine plans for aggregate sites.
- Collaborates and conducts with others geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility, and estimated volumes of deposits.
- Works with aggregate production to develop methods to extract material, evaluating factors such as safety, operational costs, deposit characteristics and overburden depth.
- Assists in laying out and directing mine construction operations, such as location and development of ramps and positioning of mining area, access roads etc.
- Assists in drill and blast surveying and report development while working directly with drill and blast vendors to ensure they are operating efficiently.
- Assists in analyzing throughput costs, analyzing plant flow, and determining cycle me opportunities in the load/haul fleet.
- Assists in analyzing and determining labor requirements, equipment needs, and operational costs for annual budget preparation and reporting.
- Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data to determine proof of financial justification.
- Will work with the team to ensure company compliance with mandated safety and environmental policies on all mining/material production practices.
- Will work with company management and State and Federal agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to detect safety hazards and respond accordingly.
- Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.
- Will have oversight in directing others within the mining operation
- Other duties/responsibilities as directed by management.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Report to the assigned job site dressed appropriately, prepared, and ready to begin work at the designated start me.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health &Safety Manual.
- Strict adherence to APAC policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other dues as required.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
- Bachelors and/or Associate Degree in Mine Engineering
General Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to and from the job site.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Midsouth Aggregates, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.
Mining Engineer Internship Market
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- Heidelberg Materials13
- CRH1
- Sundt1
- Kiewit Corporation1
- Appalachian Aggregates1
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
Tips for Your Mining Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large mining companies open summer internship applications as early as September and close them before the new year. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are already full. Smaller operators and co-op arrangements post closer to start dates, so set a search alert and check listings throughout the year.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for mining engineer interns expect limited work history and look for project evidence instead. Document your best coursework outputs, including mine design files, slope stability analyses, ventilation calculations, or mineral processing reports, naming the software you used. A linked or shareable portfolio gives recruiters something to evaluate beyond your GPA.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which mining companies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller operators and regional companies running their own cohorts at the same time, since those roles rarely appear through campus channels and widen the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Mining engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering geomechanics, mine planning concepts, or applied problem-solving with software you have used in coursework. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Mining Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mining engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern stage. A documented project portfolio showing geotechnical analysis, mine design work, or ventilation calculations gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where mining company recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a mining engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount at your host site, and return-offer timelines that often come before the internship ends. Position yourself by owning your assignments fully and communicating your interest early, without counting on an offer as a given.
When should I apply for mining engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large mining companies and diversified resource firms recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before December. Smaller operators, co-op programs, and regional companies post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season keeps you ahead of rolling deadlines.
Are mining engineer internships paid?
Most professional mining engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, the specific commodity sector, and work location, with remote or fly-in operations sometimes carrying additional allowances. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so checking individual postings is the clearest way to compare.
What should a mining engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For mining engineer candidates, the strongest proof is a CAD or mine-design file, a slope stability or ventilation analysis, or a capstone project report with the software used clearly named. Add relevant coursework in rock mechanics, mineral processing, or mine planning, keep the resume to one page, and link any work you can share.
Can international students get mining engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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