Mining Engineering Intern
About The Position
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making. We are hiring a Mining Engineering Intern to work on real, high-impact problems within the Process & Plant Engineering team. You will contribute directly to our CopperOne project, working closely with engineers and domain experts. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience building and shipping solutions, not just supporting tasks.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mining Engineering, with coursework in mine design, geostatistics, or resource estimation
- Strong organizational skills and comfort working with large technical datasets
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with mine planning software (e.g., Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine, or similar) is preferred
- Basic programming skills in Python or similar language; interest in applying automation to engineering workflows
- Interest in critical minerals, lithium, or early-stage project development is a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of mine planning workflows including pit optimization, production scheduling, and resource classification
- Assist with building and documenting standardized engineering workflows to improve consistency and efficiency across the mine planning team
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, VBA, or mine planning software APIs) and support implementation
- Compile and QA/QC technical inputs including topographic data, drill hole databases, and resource block models
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and study deliverables in support of NI 43-101 or SK-1300 reporting requirements
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Career Level
Intern
