Mining Engineer Intern: Hands-on Mine Planning & Design

Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd.; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Mining Engineer Intern to gain hands‑on experience in the planning, design, and operational aspects of mining projects within a safety‑focused environment. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and geologists on resource estimation, mine design, and production optimization.

The roster is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, with the hiring point from Fairbanks, Alaska.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of mining engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of mine plans and designs using Deswik.
• Key contributor in either the Drill & Blast, Projects, Pastefill, Planning or Geotechnical teams.
• Conduct UG visits to observe mining operations and collect relevant data for analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe execution of mine plans.
• Work on technical projects as assigned by Senior Engineers.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering

Related field

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Mining Engineer Intern to gain hands‑on experience in the planning, design, and operational aspects of mining projects within a safety‑focused environment. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and geologists on resource estimation, mine design, and production optimization.

The roster is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, with the hiring point from Fairbanks, Alaska.