Co-Op Student - Project Engineering (Jan-Aug)

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering student for a Co-Op with the Project Engineering Team at the Kensington Mine in 2027. The role is expected to run from January through August, with a minimum commitment of six months and an ideal duration of eight months. The Co-Op provides real-world, on-the-job experience, mentoring from industry professionals, and ownership of projects with a tangible company impact. Longer site rotations of approximately three weeks on and one week off are required.

The student will work on projects both underground and in the office, focusing on efficiencies in underground operations. They will develop solutions to challenges underground and on the surface to improve operational safety, environmental performance, and productivity in mining and milling operations. The role reports to the Project Engineering team.

The Kensington Mine is a remote underground gold mine approximately 45 miles from Juneau, Alaska. Employees travel to the site by bus, boat, and bus, and on-site food and dormitory-style housing are provided. The position requires working safely in a mining environment, including underground work and changing outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering junior or senior year.
• Pursue a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship discipline; potential disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Engineering Technology (ME, EE, CE, MET, EET).
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Be able to work for six to eight months beginning in January 2027.
• Be comfortable working underground for long periods, sometimes alone.
• Be able to work safely and promote a safety mindset through design and action.
• Have project and teamwork experience.
• Be able to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without current or future employment sponsorship.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Be curious and willing to learn.
• Be able to perform work in a mining environment, including outdoor work in rain, wind, and cold; frequent walking and standing on uneven surfaces; climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 20 pounds; bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; wearing required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable; and participating in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Heavy industry or construction site work experience.
• Team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Stop work when safety concerns arise and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Safely operate light vehicles on the surface and underground.
• Take on delegated projects under supervisory oversight.
• Accurately take meeting minutes, track action items, and enter data.
• Become familiar with basic mining and processing principles.
• Develop solutions to challenges underground and on the surface to improve safety, environmental performance, and productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Travel to and from Juneau at the start and end of the program is covered.
• The internship pays $29 per hour.
• Housing and meals are covered while on rotation.
• Two additional round-trip flights and up to $2,000 toward hotel costs for off rotations.
• Potential future opportunities with Coeur Mining, including direct placement, further internships, and participation in the Coeur Development Program.
• Real-world, on-the-job experience.
• Experience identifying and presenting a company Business Improvement initiative.
• Mentorship and industry contacts.
• Career exposure within and beyond the student's discipline.
• Experience working in diverse groups.
• The opportunity to have contributions heard and appreciated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern