Mining Engineer Intern

Cagayan State University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range $23–$27

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern in-person events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Cagayan State University is seeking an on-site engineering intern to gain hands-on exposure at aggregate mining sites, including quarry and production processes, in a dynamic field environment. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives, travel to multiple sites, and contribute to safety, efficiency, and sustainability projects.

This internship offers field inspections, data collection and analysis, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, or related environments.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across diverse teams and locations.
• Willingness to travel to multiple aggregate sites and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.
• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Engineering student

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Visit multiple aggregate operations to gain exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes.


• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.


• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to identify opportunities for process enhancements.


• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams on site-based initiatives.


• Participate in field inspections, project work, and continuous improvement activities across the region.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.


• Demonstrated interest in industrial operations, manufacturing, mining, construction materials, or related environments.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvements.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and locations.


• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple aggregate sites and work in a dynamic field environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr


• Summer PTO Holidays


• Intern in-person events


• Employee Resource Group Activities

Training & Development

This internship provides hands-on experience at active aggregate mining sites, offering exposure to quarry, plant, and production processes in a dynamic field environment.

Work Environment

• Interns will work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate rugged terrain and heavy equipment areas.