Mining Engineer Co-op Jobs

Cargill

Location:
United States, Minneapolis ▼
Lansing
Cleveland

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

25.70 - 35.50 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Our Mining Engineer Co-ops will gain experience in Operations Leadership and/or Maintenance & Reliability Engineering role. What lies ahead as a full-time engineer could be a career path in any of the following: Mining Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Production Management Engineers, Process/Project Engineering.

Job Responsibility:

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
Learn how to safely operate and automate equipment
Learn to develop and implement best practices in maintenance and design by working with electric powered mining equipment, hoisting systems, pumps, conveyor belts, screening equipment, and other systems
Lead people, process, and input/product in a mining environment
Be involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities and participate in daily production management meetings
Learn how to comprehend and handle all aspects of MSHA federal regulations and compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping
Develop teams of production employees
Have responsibility for hiring, scheduling, motivating, and handling employee relation issues
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 and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use
Have heavy involvement with various innovation processes, idea generation systems, and reliability centered design, and help implement technical initiatives

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 have:

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

What we offer:

Paid time off
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year (for Minnesota-based employees)
Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities
Participation in events that give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network
Opportunity to showcase skills and gain hands-on experience working on different projects
Co-ops who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, another co-op or full-time position to return the following year

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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