Mining Engineering Intern: Field Ops, UAV Mapping

Michigan Paving and Materials Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Paving and Materials Company in Monroe, MI offers a summer intern position in Mine Engineering. The internship runs roughly from mid-May/early June 2027 through August 2027 and requires enrollment in an accredited college program related to mining or civil engineering.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to work in varied conditions, and prepared to complete safety, background, and credential checks, including MSHA training and FAA Part 107 for UAV operations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program related to the industry and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or better.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must maintain a current driver's license that meets state requirements.
• Must have or be willing to obtain MSHA New Miner Training, and FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and conducts with others geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility and estimated volumes of deposits.
• Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and respond accordingly.
• Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations as set forth by DOT, OSHA, MSHA, or other agencies.
• Operate sUAV for mine planning, topography mapping and stripping calculations.
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Spend time in field operations for aggregates.
• Work with operations on monthly projections.
• Shadow operations personnel to learn operational planning and aggregate objectives.
• Work with crews and managers on blasting operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Research skills

Safety awareness

Education

Enrolled in college degree program related to mining or civil engineering

Tools

MSHA New Miner Training

FAA Part 107 Certification

Job description

Michigan Paving and Materials Company in Monroe, MI offers a summer intern position in Mine Engineering. The internship runs roughly from mid-May/early June 2027 through August 2027 and requires enrollment in an accredited college program related to mining or civil engineering.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to work in varied conditions, and prepared to complete safety, background, and credential checks, including MSHA training and FAA Part 107 for UAV operations.