Mining Engineering Intern: Field & Mine Planning

USA Rare Earth LLC; Sierra Blanca (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth is seeking a Mining Engineering Intern to support the development of a new surface rare earth mining operation at the Round Top Mine in Sierra Blanca, Texas. This onsite role provides hands-on exposure to mine planning, engineering analysis, site development, and field activities as the project moves toward construction and operations.

You will work with mining, geology, processing, and project development teams to support a critical minerals project, gaining practical experience

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in surface mining, mine planning, engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work safely in office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Support mine planning and design activities for a developing surface rare earth mine.
• Assist with pit design, mine sequencing, haul roads, material movement, and production planning.
• Analyze geological and mine planning data to support engineering and development decisions.
• Assist with mine development studies, engineering evaluations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Support field investigations, surveying, site assessments, and other data collection activities.
• Prepare maps, drawings, reports, spreadsheets, and other engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with geology, mineral processing, environmental, permitting, and project teams.
• Support the evaluation and development of practical, safe, and efficient mining methods for rare earth ore.

Skills

Mine planning

Analytical skills

Excel

Fieldwork

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mining Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

USA Rare Earth is seeking a Mining Engineering Intern to support the development of a new surface rare earth mining operation at the Round Top Mine in Sierra Blanca, Texas. This onsite role provides hands-on exposure to mine planning, engineering analysis, site development, and field activities as the project moves toward construction and operations.

You will work with mining, geology, processing, and project development teams to support a critical minerals project, gaining practical experience