Co-Op Student - Project Engineering

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering student, to complete a Co-Op with our Project Engineering Group at the Kensington mine in 2026 (minimum 6 months, ideally 8 months). The Kensington mine is an underground gold mine located within the Berners Bay Mining District about 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska.

Our Co-Op program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at Coeur Alaska. Interns are mentored throughout the Co-Op by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the company. Longer rotations at site (~3 weeks on and 1 week off) will be required.

The Co-Op student will be responsible for projects underground, within the milling and water treatment operations, and on surface infrastructure; they will report directly to the project engineering team. They will be expected to create solutions to existing challenges underground and on the surface to improve operational safety, environmental performance, and increase overall productivity of the mining and milling operations. The Co-Op will be expected to manage all aspects of their project including: budget, scope, design verification, modeling, part procurement, and working with craftsmen to implement their project.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering B.S. or Engineering Technology degree (ME, EE, CE, MET, EET)
• Experience with CAD (NX, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar)
• Project and teamwork experience
• Ability to work safely and promote a safety mindset through design and action
• Ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team (engineers, miners, mechanics, electricians, geologists, safety coordinators, etc.)
• Ability to work 6-8 months, beginning in early 2026 (ideally January-August)
• Standing junior or senior at an accredited university
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Self-starter and people-oriented
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and ability to multi-task.
• Strong teammate able to collaborate with teams on complex assignments
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn!

Nice To Haves

• Heavy industry or construction site work experience a plus
• Team leadership experience a plus
• Mechanical: Experience with 3D modeling, drafting, designing for fabrication of metal structures, experience working with pumping and piping systems. Completed Coursework: Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Controls
• Electrical: Experience with low voltage distribution systems, ECAD, Industrial controls, PLCs, motor drives, instrumentation. Completed Coursework: Controls, Power Systems, Circuits, Electronics/Power Electronics
• Civil: Experience with concrete design, structural design, water treatment, hydrology, or AutoCad

Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects underground, within the milling and water treatment operations, and on surface infrastructure
• Create solutions to existing challenges underground and on the surface to improve operational safety, environmental performance, and increase overall productivity of the mining and milling operations
• Manage all aspects of their project including: budget, scope, design verification, modeling, part procurement, and working with craftsmen to implement their project

Benefits

• Travel at start and finish of program are covered (to and from Juneau)
• Generously paid internship $29.00/hour
• Housing & meals are covered while on rotation
• Two additional round trip flights and up to $2,000 to cover cost of hotels for off rotations
• Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining including direct placement, further internships, Coeur Development Program participation, and more
• Immense exposure and education on all the Mining Industry can offer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern