Mine Engineer Summer 2027 Internship

SSR Mining Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is offering a Summer Internship for a Mine Engineer Intern to support the Technical Services team at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine.

You will contribute to various technical projects and gain exposure to real-world mine engineering in an open-pit gold mining environment, while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related field. The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration with industry professionals, and opportunity to work on meaningful tasks with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and contribute to small-to-medium-sized engineering projects aligned with department goals.
• Perform technical research and analysis; compile findings and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Prepare, summarize, and present performance metrics and technical reports as required.
• Support day-to-day activities of the Technical Services department and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related

Tools

Hexagon MineSight

AutoCAD

Dispatch Fleet Management Systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

SSR Mining's Summer Internship Program is designed for highly motivated students who are currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited, four-year college or university in North America. Interns gain hands-on experience in their field of study while working alongside industry professionals. The Mine Engineer Intern will support the Technical Services team at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, contributing to various technical projects and gaining exposure to real-world mine engineering in an open-pit gold mining environment.

Day to Day

• Assist with and contribute to small-to-medium-sized engineering projects aligned with department goals.
• Perform technical research and analysis; compile findings and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Prepare, summarize, and present performance metrics and technical reports as required.
• Support day-to-day activities of the Technical Services department and perform additional duties as assigned.

Is This You?

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Exposure to open-pit, hard rock mining operations.
• Familiarity with Hexagon MineSight and AutoCAD.
• Exposure to Dispatch Fleet Management Systems.
• Solid organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience at an active gold mining operation.
• Opportunities to work with experienced professionals and grow your technical skill set.
• Exposure to real projects that directly support business goals.
• Networking opportunities within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Base Pay

$32.71/hr.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!