Mining Engineer Intern
About the role
Company Overview: Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We provide comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for projects nationwide—and earned us recognition as one of Oregon’s Top Workplaces for our dedication to employees and culture.
Position Overview: The Mining Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience across ARI’s specialized drilling, blasting, mining, and development projects throughout the United States. This field-based summer internship combines operational experience with engineering support, surveying, field technology, data collection, and project coordination. Working alongside experienced field and engineering professionals, this position will experience firsthand how technical planning and engineering decisions are applied in active operations. This internship is intended for students pursuing Mining Engineering or a related engineering or technical degree who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in mining, construction, and field operations. Assignments may include data center construction, utility-scale solar development, mineral extraction across a variety of commodities, and active mine and quarry operations. Throughout the summer, this position will rotate among blast crews, drilling operations, surveying, engineering support, and project teams. ARI’s goal is to provide a comprehensive experience that connects classroom learning with field execution, builds an understanding of the full project lifecycle, and allows you to explore different career paths and areas of specialization within the mining and construction industries.
What Success Looks Like In This Role: A successful intern builds field