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Intern - Mining Engineer

Job in Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska, 99811, USA
Listing for: Coeur Mining, Inc.
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance & Protection, Civil Engineering, Geology / Geoscience
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29 USD Hourly USD 29.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Coeur Alaska Summer Internship Program

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated Mining Engineering student to complete a summer internship with our Mine Engineering group at the Kensington Mine in 2027 (May through August). The Kensington Mine is an underground gold mine located within the Berners Bay Mining District about 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska.

Our purpose statement is We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Our summer internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at an operating mine site. Interns are mentored throughout the summer by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine. Internship experience typically spans about 12 weeks.

Each intern will be creatively and technically working together to create a group presentation, highlighting a company area of improvement. The summer internship experience truly culminates with all interns traveling for an expense paid trip to Chicago! This includes each group presenting their project, meeting and learning from key company leaders, as well as networking with their fellow bright early careers participants across the company.

What We're Looking For:

  • Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering B.S.
  • Ability to work safely and promote a safety mindset
  • Project and teamwork experience
  • Ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team
  • Standing junior or senior at an accredited university with minimum GPA 2.5
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
  • Experience with Deswik preferred but not required
  • Self-starter and people-oriented
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and ability to multi-task
  • Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn!

What Will You Receive?:

  • Key real-world, on-the-job experience
  • Mentorship and career exposure
  • Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining
  • All expense Internship Summit trip to our corporate office in Chicago, IL
  • Generously paid internship opportunity $29/hour

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to safely perform work in a mining environment, including, but not limited to:

  • Working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, snow, ice, wind, cold temperatures, and periods of limited daylight.
  • Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces on surface and underground.
  • Climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds often and up to 50 pounds on occasion, pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 75 pounds, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
  • Employees must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable, work in varying environmental conditions, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Mine Site Information:

The Kensington Mine is located within the historic Berners Bay Mining District, a region with deep mining roots that date back over a century. The mine site is a remote camp located approximately 45 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. Transportation to and from the mine site happens twice per day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon) and takes approximately 1.5 hours each way.

To get to the mine site, employees board a bus in Juneau that transports to the Yankee Cove dock (~30 minutes), then board a boat (~45 minutes), then board another bus to the camp area (~15 minutes). Food and housing is provided on-site to employees. Rooms are dormitory style with two twin beds, a TV, and storage for your personal belongings.

Notice to Applicants:

After submitting your application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates or respond to application inquiries. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Many hiring managers work rotational schedules, and the review process may take several weeks. Please note that applicants should not expect additional communication during this time.

If you are not selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification once the position has been filled.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the "Company") to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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