Peabody Energy · 2 weeks ago
Mine Engineer Intern
Jefferson County, AL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPeabody Energy is a leading coal producer committed to attracting top talent and fostering an innovative work environment. The Mine Engineer Intern will assist in various engineering tasks related to mine planning, quality evaluations, and reclamation, while gaining hands-on experience in the mining industry.
Electrical DistributionEnergyIndustrialMining Technology
Responsibilities
Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Assist in developing and maintaining maps for mine planning, quality evaluations, property control, obstacle mitigation and permitting for all active, proposed, and closed mining operations
Assist with the development, design and communication of all necessary mine plan designs including longwall, continuous miner, etc
Assist with developing reclamation schedule and designs necessary to return land to Post Mine Topography and achieve maximum bond release
Conduct engineering calculations of volumetrics, short to mid-range mine planning and coal quality
Accurately perform or assist in the gathering and recording of production and engineering data
Assist in developing a schedule for associated mine plan designs to keep mine on schedule for uncovering the necessary coal and meeting required coal shipment quantities
Assist the Engineering Department in the development of special projects and/or project management as needed
Conduct safety observations and participate in safety audits
Other duties as assigned by the Company
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Mining/Mechanical Engineering or other related area
Legally authorized to work in the US
Excellent communication, technical and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; energy; initiative; innovation; organizational, communication and decision making skills
Candidates must be geographically mobile
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during work shift
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area
Preferred
Past work experiences as a summer intern is a plus
Company
Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy is a coal producer, providing essential products to fuel baseload electricity for emerging and developed countries.
Founded in 1883
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.72B2024-01-18Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2022-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $81.55M
2022-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Mark Spurbeck
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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