Mining Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Peebles (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship 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, data collection, and reporting, while collaborating with engineers and operations staff to identify safety and efficiency improvements. Housing may be provided for interns.

Qualifications

• 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 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 skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Mining Engineering / Geological Engineering / Civil Engineering (pursuing)

Job description

Line of Business: Other

About Us

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.

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.

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

• Competitive hourly wage of $20.00 to $27.00 per hour
• Housing provided

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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