Intern - Mining Engineer - Monroe, MI

Michigan Paving & Materials - RAISINVL Township, MI

Full-time - Intern

RAISINVL Township, MI

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The position is for a summer intern in Mine Engineering at Michigan Paving and Materials, part of CRH Americas. The internship will take place in Monroe, MI, starting between mid-May and early June 2025 and running through August 2025. The role involves both outdoor and indoor work, focusing on geographical exploration, safety compliance, and operational planning within the mining sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and conducts geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility, and estimated volumes of deposits.
• Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data.
• Detects safety hazards and responds accordingly.
• Adheres to state and federal regulations set forth by regulatory agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and MSHA.
• Operates sUAV for mine planning, topography mapping, and stripping calculations.
• Engages in Quality Control/Quality Assurance and spends time in field operations for aggregates.
• Works with operations on monthly projections and shadows operations personnel to learn operational planning and aggregate objectives.
• Collaborates with crews and managers on blasting operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program related to the industry with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Must maintain a current driver's license that meets state requirements.
• Willingness to obtain MSHA New Miner Training and FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Strong ethical standards and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs