We Pursue a Higher Standard
Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-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. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated Mine Engineering student to complete a Co-Op with our Operations and Engineering Groups 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 will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at Coeur Alaska. Interns are mentored throughout the Co-Op by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the company. 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 both underground and in the office working specifically on efficiencies to be gained in our underground operations; they will report to the mine operations and engineering team. The Co-Op will be expected to create solutions to existing challenges underground regarding drilling and blasting efficiencies, operational safety, and environmental performance with the goal to increase overall productivity of the mining operations.
What We’re Looking For
- Pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering
- Comfortable working underground for long periods, sometimes alone
- Ability to work safely and promote a safety mindset through design and action
- Project and teamwork experience
- Ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team (engineers, miners, mechanics, electricians, geologists, safety coordinators, etc.)
- Standing junior or senior at an accredited university
- Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
- Ability to work 6-8 months, beginning in early 2026 (ideally January-August)
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Experience with Deswik and Vulcan software a plus
- Self-starter and people-oriented
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and ability 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 just as important 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.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn!
- 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 $2,000 to cover cost of hotels 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 all 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 & 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.