Mining Engineer Intern

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a motivated Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team in the United States. This role provides hands-on experience supporting quarry operations, mine planning, process improvement initiatives, and operational excellence projects within a dynamic aggregates environment.

You will assist in planning and executing quarry mining operations, conduct field surveys, collect data, support mine planning and production monitoring, and prepare reports

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret data and apply technical concepts to operational challenges.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of quarry mining operations.
• Conduct field surveys and collect operational data for analysis and reporting.
• Support mine planning, production monitoring, and project implementation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify safety and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations related to operational performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Field data collection

Education

Pursuing Mining/Geological/Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This opportunity provides hands‑on experience supporting quarry operations, mine planning, process improvement initiatives, and operational excellence projects within a dynamic aggregates environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assist in the planning and execution of quarry mining operations.

Conduct field surveys and collect operational data for analysis and reporting.

Support mine planning, production monitoring, and project implementation activities.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify safety and efficiency improvements.

Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations related to operational performance.

What Are We Looking For

Currently pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to interpret data and apply technical concepts to operational challenges.

Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

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

What We Offer

Competitive hourly wage of $20.00 to $27.00 per hour

Housing provided

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready‑mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.