Entry Level Mining Engineer Jobs
New grad mining engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy, Mining & Natural Resources, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Kiewit, Kiewit Corporation, and ASARCO hiring at this level now.
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Requisition ID: 180303
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Mining
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field Engineer, you will support Kiewit Mining operations throughout North America. This position is responsible for developing work plans, design work, quantity tracking, surveying and working with our mining and construction teams. In performing this work, the Field Engineer will gain hands-on experience in safely planning and executing work across our operations.
District Overview
Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. Current possible locations include: Gillette, WY; Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; Dillon, MT; Craig, CO; Lone Tree, CO.
Responsibilities
- Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support the day-to-day operations
- Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
- 0-2 years of experience
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
$86,000/yr - $95,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 04/07/2026 - 08/31/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180303
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Mining
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field Engineer, you will support Kiewit Mining operations throughout North America. This position is responsible for developing work plans, design work, quantity tracking, surveying and working with our mining and construction teams. In performing this work, the Field Engineer will gain hands-on experience in safely planning and executing work across our operations.
District Overview
Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. Current possible locations include: Gillette, WY; Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; Dillon, MT; Craig, CO; Lone Tree, CO.
Responsibilities
- Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support the day-to-day operations
- Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
- 0-2 years of experience
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
$86,000/yr - $95,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 04/07/2026 - 08/31/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Entry Level Mining Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mining engineer job?
Entry level mining engineer roles favor candidates who can show hands-on experience, even from a university capstone, co-op, or summer internship at a mine site. Employers at this level typically look for familiarity with mine planning software, a degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering, and a willingness to work on-site in rotating schedules. Highlighting any fieldwork, safety training, or geological mapping experience gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level mining engineers?
Companies hiring entry level mining engineers right now include Kiewit, Kiewit Corporation, and ASARCO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers large multinational mining operators, regional extraction companies, and engineering consultancies that support mine development and environmental compliance projects.
Are there remote entry level mining engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this stage are on-site given the field-based nature of mining work. About 14% of entry level mining engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve mine planning, data analysis, or environmental reporting rather than direct site operations.
Are these new grad mining engineer jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, and may prioritize a strong academic project or portfolio over prior full-time employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level mining engineers?
Entry Level mining engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Mining & Natural Resources, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because active extraction operations, infrastructure development, and environmental remediation projects all require junior engineers to support site planning, safety compliance, and resource assessment.