Mining Engineer Intern

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Housing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to aggregate mining operations and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic production environment.

The selected candidate will gain practical experience supporting quarry operations, process improvements, mine planning, and operational efficiency initiatives at an active quarry site with outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, or construction materials.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication with cross-team collaboration.
• Commitment to workplace safety and willingness to work in office and field environments.
• Primarily based at an active quarry operation with outdoor conditions and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarry planning, mine design, and production analysis.
• Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production, equipment, and operational data.
• Participate in field inspections and collaborate with quarry personnel on process optimization.
• Contribute to environmental, regulatory, and safety compliance initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Mining or Geologic or Civil Eng. degree (pursuing)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to aggregate mining operations and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic production environment. The selected candidate will gain practical experience supporting quarry operations, process improvements, mine planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist with quarry planning, mine design, and production analysis activities.

Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Collect, analyze, and interpret production, equipment, and operational performance data.

Participate in field inspections and collaborate with quarry personnel to identify process optimization opportunities.

Contribute to environmental, regulatory, and safety compliance initiatives across site operations.

What Are We Looking For

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

Demonstrated interest in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, or construction materials.

Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Commitment to workplace safety and willingness to work in both office and field environments.

Primarily based at an active quarry operation with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, and industrial equipment.

Combination of fieldwork and office-based assignments.

Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) required and provided as appropriate for site activities.

What We Offer

Competitive Hourly Pay ($23/hr - $27/hr)

Furnished Housing

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.