Mining Operations Engineer Intern — Underground & Surface

American Consolidated Natural Resources Inc; Kentucky; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural resources company is offering a 2026 Operations Engineering Internship in Kentucky. This opportunity seeks entry-level mining engineers to work alongside senior management to develop future mine operations. Responsibilities include studying under senior engineers and ensuring compliance with safety certifications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mine or Civil Engineering, and should be physically capable of handling requirements of the job. There may be rotating shifts and required work on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year accredited Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other Engineering related field.
• Mining experiences preferred but not required.
• Physical requirements of lifting 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Capability of moving 100+ lbs., is necessary.
• Able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications.

Responsibilities

• Understudy senior mine management and senior engineers.
• Develop future mine operations and engineering executives.
• Perform job duties underground and on surface.

Job description

2026 Operations Engineering Intern job at American Consolidated Natural Resources Inc. Ohio.

2026 Summer Internship Opportunity

Entry-level mining engineers needed to understudy senior mine management and senior engineers in an effort to develop future mine operations and engineering executives. Opportunities may be available in various locations. This posting is for any assignment location for the Operations Engineer Trainee position.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4-year accredited Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other Engineering related field.
• Mining experiences preferred but not required.
• Physical requirements of lifting 50 lbs. on a regular basis and the capability of moving 100+ lbs., is necessary.
• Job duties will be performed underground and on surface, those interested must be able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications and successfully complete industry approved training courses.
• Rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday work is mandatory.