Mining Engineering Intern

University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering; Mining; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers a Mining Engineering Intern position focused on supporting construction managers with daily planning, progress tracking, and documentation. You will participate in site observations to ensure timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and exposure to construction management practices, requiring strong organizational and communication skills and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Problem-solving aptitude with adaptability in dynamic situations.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly to support project objectives.
• Eagerness to gain practical experience in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Support construction managers in daily project planning and coordination activities.
• Assist in monitoring project progress to ensure alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and review project documents, reports, and schedules as directed.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve project-related challenges.
• Conduct site visits to observe construction activities and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Rapid learning

Safety awareness

Job description

Mining Engineering Intern

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support construction managers in daily project planning and coordination activities.
• Assist in monitoring project progress to ensure alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and review project documents, reports, and schedules as directed.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve project-related challenges.
• Conduct site visits to observe construction activities and ensure adherence to safety standards.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Problem-solving aptitude with adaptability in dynamic situations.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly to support project objectives.
• Eagerness to gain practical experience in construction management.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

$23.00 to $27.00 per hour