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

Coeur Mining • Juneau, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering student for a Project Engineering Co-Op at the Kensington Mine in 2027, from January through August. The placement requires at least six months and ideally lasts eight months. Students gain mentored, hands-on experience and ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the company. Longer site rotations of approximately three weeks on and one week off are required.

The Co-Op works on projects both underground and in the office, focusing on improving efficiencies in underground operations and addressing operational challenges on the surface. The role aims to improve safety and environmental performance and increase productivity in mining and milling operations. The student reports to the Project Engineering team and takes on delegated projects under supervision.

Kensington is a remote underground gold mine about 45 miles from Juneau, Alaska. Transportation involves a bus, a boat, and another bus, with the trip taking approximately 1.5 hours each way. Food and dormitory-style housing are provided on site. Travel to and from Juneau at the beginning and end of the program is covered, as are two additional round-trip flights and up to $2,000 toward hotel costs during off rotations.

The position offers real-world mining experience, mentorship and industry contacts, exposure to business-improvement work and varied career areas, and the possibility of future opportunities with Coeur Mining. The stated pay is $29 per hour.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate entering the junior or senior year of study.
• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field related to the internship discipline; Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology (ME, EE, CE, MET, or EET) is identified as a potential area of focus.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Be able to work for 6–8 months beginning in January 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, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Show curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of a mining environment, including working outdoors in varied weather; standing and walking 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 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.
• Operate light vehicles safely on the surface and underground.
• Complete delegated projects under the oversight of supervision.
• Work on projects underground and in the office to identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency, safety, environmental performance, and productivity.
• Take accurate meeting minutes, track action items, and enter data.
• Become familiar with and understand basic mining and processing principles.
• 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.
• Mentorship and industry contacts.
• Real-world, on-the-job experience, including exposure to a company business-improvement initiative and a range of mining-industry career areas.

What This Job Offers

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