Mining Engineering Intern.

Location: Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

The Mining Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting the site Mine Planning and Engineering staff and completing several special projects and initiatives.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design of the weekly, 30 day, 60 day, 90 day, and annual mine plans
• Using data provided from the mine planning team and geological engineering team, design appropriate blast patterns for weekly dig plans
• Obtain production data and track in mine plans
• Conduct analysis of production data and present to operations and management staff
• Maintain weekly mining plan
• Use drone-based photogrammetry data to create topographical maps of mine pits
• Conduct assessment of material moved using mine pit map updates
• Use drone-based photogrammetry data to analyze blast swells
• Make recommendations for future blast patterns
• Participate in regular mine planning meetings with Engineering and site management
• Other duties as assigned by the Mine Planning and Engineering staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in the field of Mining, Mining Engineering, Mining Technology, or other related technical degree
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.