Intern - Mining Engineer

at Michigan Paving and Materials Company in; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Paving and Materials is offering a summer internship in Monroe, MI for Mine Engineering, running mid-May through August 2027. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to field operations, planning, blasting, and topography mapping while working with operations crews.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a related college program, 18+, able to work outdoors, and prepared to complete MSHA New Miner Training and FAA Part 107 UAV certification as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college degree program related to mining or construction; minimum GPA 2.75.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Willing to obtain MSHA New Miner Training and FAA Part 107 UAV certification.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent internet research and evaluation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with others to review maps and drilling logs for deposit assessment.
• Assists in long-range planning designs and data.
• Identify safety hazards and respond accordingly.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations (DOT, OSHA, MSHA).
• Operate sUAV for mine planning and mapping tasks.
• Quality control/assurance duties.
• Spend time in field operations for aggregates.
• Support monthly projections with operations teams.
• Shadow operations personnel to learn planning and objectives.
• Work with crews on blasting operations.

Skills

GPA 2.75+

Pre-employment checks

Driver's license

MSHA New Miner Training

FAA Part 107 UAV

Independent work

Ethical standards

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

College student in mining/engineering

Job description

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer‑centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com , www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com

Position Overview

We are seeking a summer intern. The desired area of interest is Mine Engineering. The intern season will begin between mid‑May/early June 2027 and run through August 2027. The location is in Monroe, MI.

To qualify for the intern program, you must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school. Most of our intern positions will work in outdoor and indoor conditions. Interns must be 18 years or older and able to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• Collaborates and conducts with others geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility and estimated volumes of deposits
• Assists in determining long‑range planning designs and data
• 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
• Operate sUAV for mine planning, topography mapping and stripping calculations.
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance
• Spend time in field operations for aggregates
• Work with operations on monthly projections
• Shadow operations personnel to learn operational planning and aggregate objectives
• Work with crews and managers on blasting operations

Intern - Mining Engineer (Construction)

Job ID: [[328300]]

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree program related to the industry and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 or better
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check
• Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements
• Must have or be willing to obtain MSHA New Miner Training, And FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision
• High ethical standards
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

To learn more about our companies and our locations please visit:

www.michiganpaving.com

www.cadillacasphalt.com

www.stoneco.net

What CRH Americas Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Michigan Paving and Materials is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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