Mining Engineer Co-op May 2026 - Multiple U.S. Locations

Cargill • Minneapolis, MN

121d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Our Mining Engineering Co-ops work in either Lansing, NY or Cleveland, OH underground salt mine locations as part of our Cargill Protein and Salt (CPS) business unit. There, you will learn to lead production or maintenance employees, project teams, contractors or technical operations teams executing critical initiatives and projects in a fast-paced, underground environment. The intent of the Engineer Co-op role is to allow individuals to be exposed to the technical and management aspects of engineering, while beginning to develop an interest for longer term career aspirations.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in an underground environment.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or a Mining Engineering (MinE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Industrial Engineering (IE), or other related engineering discipline.
• Bachelor's/master's degree to be/recently completed between December 2026 - May 2029.
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
• Able to complete a 7-8-month co-op (May - December 2026).
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for a co-op/internship opportunity to either Cleveland, OH or Lansing, NY.
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program in a relevant field.
• Mining or heavy industrial co-op, or intern experience preferred.
• Overall 2.7 GPA preferred.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in Operations Leadership and/or Maintenance & Reliability Engineering role.
• Work both underground with engineers and crews on active projects and on surface supporting our people and infrastructure.
• Learn mining techniques such as surveying and mapping, room and pillar mining operations, mineral processing, water management, materials handling, and mining safety best practices.
• Work hand in hand with other team members on engineering work, and champion their own projects.
• Lead people, process, and input/product in a mining environment.
• Participate in daily production management meetings.
• Comprehend and handle all aspects of MSHA federal regulations and compliance programs.
• Be involved in process optimization, equipment, and process reliability, and may run capital projects.
• Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program.
• Digital Learning Library.
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree