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About this Mining Engineer Intern role at Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials · Onsite · Somerset, KY
Line of Business: Other

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Quarry Mining Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to aggregate mining operations and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic production environment. The selected candidate will gain practical experience supporting quarry operations, process improvements, mine planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Assist with quarry planning, mine design, and production analysis activities.
  • Support operational improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret production, equipment, and operational performance data.
  • Participate in field inspections and collaborate with quarry personnel to identify process optimization opportunities.
  • Contribute to environmental, regulatory, and safety compliance initiatives across site operations.

What Are We Looking For

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, or construction materials.
  • Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and willingness to work in both office and field environments.

Work Environment

  • Primarily based at an active quarry operation with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, and industrial equipment.
  • Combination of fieldwork and office-based assignments.
  • Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) required and provided as appropriate for site activities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Hourly Pay ($23/hr - $27/hr)
  • Furnished Housing

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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How this Mining Engineer salary compares

This role pays $47,840/yrbelow the typical range for Mining Engineer roles.

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Typical range $94,095–$162,500/yr, from 22 comparable Mining Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mining Engineer salary insights →

About Heidelberg Materials

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