Co-Op Student - Project Engineering (May to Dec)

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska is seeking an undergraduate Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering student for a Co-Op with the Project Engineering Team at the Kensington Mine in 2027. The program is expected to run from May through December, with a minimum commitment of six months and an ideal commitment of eight months. The student will gain on-the-job experience, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and take ownership of projects with a tangible company impact.

The role involves working on projects both underground and in the office, focusing on efficiencies in underground operations. The student will develop solutions to challenges underground and on the surface to improve operational safety and environmental performance and increase productivity in mining and milling operations. The position reports to the Project Engineering team and requires longer site rotations of approximately three weeks on and one week off.

Kensington is a remote underground hard-rock gold mine and camp approximately 45 miles from Juneau, Alaska. Travel to the site involves bus and boat transportation. Housing and meals are provided on site during rotations; accommodations are dormitory style.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering junior or senior year.
• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship discipline; potential disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (B.S.) or Engineering Technology (ME, EE, CE, MET, EET).
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Be able to work for 6–8 months beginning in May 2027.
• Be comfortable working underground for extended 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, interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Show curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Be able to safely work in a mining environment, including outdoors in rain, wind, and cold; standing and walking frequently on uneven surfaces; climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds often 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 is preferred.
• 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 operational challenges to improve safety, environmental performance, and productivity in mining and milling operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Travel to and from Juneau at the start and end of the program is covered.
• Paid internship at $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 and mentorship.
• Experience identifying and presenting a company Business Improvement initiative.
• Industry contacts and career exposure within and beyond the student's discipline.
• Experience working in diverse groups and the opportunity to contribute and be heard.

What This Job Offers

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