Mining Engineer Co-ops work in either Lansing, NY or Cleveland, OH underground salt mine locations as part of Cargill Protein and Salt (CPS) business unit
Learn to lead production or maintenance employees, project teams, contractors or technical operations teams executing on critical initiatives and projects in a fast-paced, underground environment
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 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

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 2027 – May 2030
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 (January - August 2027)
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

Benefits

Paid time off*
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

mining engineeringmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringindustrial engineeringsurveyingmappingroom and pillar mining operationsmineral processingwater managementmaterials handling

Soft Skills

leadershipinitiativeresourcefulnesscollaborationcommunicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcultural awarenessteamworkflexibility