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Coeur Mining, Inc.

Co-Op Student - Project Engineering

Coeur Mining, Inc., Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812

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Overview Be among the first 25 applicants. Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico; the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico; the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada; the Kensington gold mine in Alaska; and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. The Company also wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering student to complete a Co-Op with our Project Engineering Group at the Kensington mine in 2026 (minimum 6 months, ideally 8 months). The Kensington mine is an underground gold mine located within the Berners Bay Mining District about 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska.

Our Co-Op program provides real-world, on-the-job experience. Interns are mentored by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with tangible impact. Longer rotations at site (~3 weeks on and 1 week off) will be required.

What You’ll Be Doing The Co-Op student will be responsible for projects underground, within the milling and water treatment operations, and on surface infrastructure; they will report directly to the project engineering team. They will create solutions to existing challenges underground and on the surface to improve operational safety, environmental performance, and overall productivity of the mining and milling operations. The Co-Op will manage all aspects of their project including: budget, scope, design verification, modeling, part procurement, and collaboration with craftsmen to implement their project.

What We’re Looking For

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (B.S.) or Engineering Technology (ME, EE, CE, MET, EET)

Experience with CAD (NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)

Project and teamwork experience

Ability to work safely and promote a safety mindset through design and action

Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team (engineers, miners, mechanics, electricians, geologists, safety coordinators, etc.)

Heavy industry or construction site work experience a plus

Team leadership experience a plus

Availability for 6–8 months, beginning in early 2026 (ideally January–August)

Standing junior or senior at an accredited university

Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher

Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Self-starter and people-oriented

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to multi-task

Strong teammate able to collaborate with teams on complex assignments

Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is important as much as technical skills

Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment

Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability

Must be at least 18 years old

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications Based On Your Degree

Mechanical: Experience with 3D modeling, drafting, designing for fabrication of metal structures, experience with pumping and piping systems. Coursework: Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Controls

Electrical: Experience with low voltage distribution systems, ECAD, Industrial controls, PLCs, motor drives, instrumentation. Coursework: Controls, Power Systems, Circuits, Electronics/Power Electronics

Civil: Experience with concrete design, structural design, water treatment, hydrology, or AutoCAD

Benefits For Our Engineering Co-Op Participants

Travel at start and finish of program are covered (to and from Juneau)

Generously paid internship $27.50/hour

Housing & meals are covered while on rotation

Two additional round-trip flights and up to $2000 to cover hotel costs for off rotations

Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining including direct placement, further internships, Coeur Development Program participation, and more

Immense exposure and education on the mining industry can offer

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to learn about the requirement for Co-Op accreditation within your program and to discuss impacts on your academic trajectory.

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Mining

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