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Kiewit

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields. * 3+ years of experience * Ability to ...

USA Rare Earth, LLC

Geology Intern

Sierra Blanca, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

This role is designed for a graduate-level geology student with a strong academic foundation in ... Exposure will vary and include normal office noise, mining site noise (i.e. drilling activity and ...

West Virginia

Geologist 2

Charleston, WV · On-site

$41K - $71K/yr

Nature of Work Geologist 2 West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Mining ... Successfully completed graduate study in Geology from an accredited college or university may be ...

US Geological Survey

GEOLOGIST

California, MO · On-site

... civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative ... Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 ...

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West Virginia

Geologist 3

Charleston, WV · On-site

$43K - $75K/yr

Nature of Work Geologist 3 West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Mining ... Successfully completed graduate study in Geology from an accredited college or university may be ...

Rio Tinto

Intern - Geology / Exploration

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Rio Tinto Exploration | Salt Lake City, UT Summer 2027 Internship Geology / Exploration If you want ... Graduate About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in ...

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How much do graduate mining geology jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate mining geology in the United States is $77,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate mining geologist?

Graduate Mining Geologists are recent university graduates who specialize in the study of minerals, rocks, and earth processes relevant to mining. They typically assist with exploration, mapping, sampling, and analysis of geological data to help locate and evaluate mineral resources. In this entry-level role, they often work under the supervision of experienced geologists, gaining practical experience in both fieldwork and laboratory settings. Graduate Mining Geologists play a crucial part in ensuring mining operations are efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a graduate mining geologist?

To thrive as a Graduate Mining Geologist, you'll need a degree in geology or earth sciences, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of mineral exploration and mining processes. Familiarity with geological modeling software (such as Surpac or Micromine), GIS tools, and possibly relevant safety certifications is expected. Strong teamwork, communication abilities, and adaptability help you work effectively on-site and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams. These skills are critical for ensuring accurate resource assessments, safe operations, and effective collaboration in dynamic mining environments.

What are the main challenges faced by a graduate mining geologist during their first year on site?

As a Graduate Mining Geologist, one of the primary challenges during your initial year is adapting to the fast-paced, often remote site environment while managing a steep learning curve. You may encounter difficulties in balancing fieldwork with data analysis and reporting, as well as integrating safety protocols into daily routines. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, such as engineers and surveyors, is essential and requires effective communication skills. Additionally, you’ll need to quickly become proficient with geological software and sampling techniques. Support is typically available through mentorship and structured graduate programs, helping you build confidence and expertise.

What is the difference between Graduate Mining Geology vs Graduate Geotechnical Engineering?

AspectGraduate Mining GeologyGraduate Geotechnical Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related fieldBachelor's in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentMining sites, exploration projects, geological surveysConstruction sites, infrastructure projects, soil and rock stability assessments
Industry UsageMining companies, exploration firms, resource developmentConstruction, consulting engineering, infrastructure development
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Graduate Mining Geology focuses on mineral exploration, resource assessment, and geological mapping within the mining industry. In contrast, Graduate Geotechnical Engineering emphasizes soil and rock stability analysis for construction and infrastructure projects. Both roles require earth science backgrounds but serve different industry needs and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Mining Geology job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,030 per year, or $37 per hour.

Kiewit Mining Group - Senior Mining Engineer

Soda Springs, ID • On-site

Kiewit Corporation
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support and implement short-range and long-range mine planning operations to support active mines, mine infrastructure projects, and other heavy civil related projects.

  • Design, develop work plans and costs to support projects for mining activities and manage or oversee these projects, including supporting or directly supervising employees performing this work.

  • Train and support Field Engineers new to the company and projects, perform estimates for new contract opportunities, and support special projects.

Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Requisition ID: 173155 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: Mining 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Senior Mining Engineer, you will support Kiewit Mining operations throughout North America. This position is responsible for overseeing the development of short-range plans, work packages, long range planning and estimating, developing annual budgets, design work, training and mentoring Field Engineers and overall support of our mining and construction teams.  Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing special projects and working with other departments across the project site, as required.  

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America's leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. 

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. 

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. 
 

This position will be based out of Soda Springs, ID.

Responsibilities

Support and implement short range and long range mine planning operations to support active mines, mine infrastructure projects and other heavy civil related projects
Cost tracking and developing annual and life of mine budgets
Special projects
Design, develop work plans and costs to support projects for mining activities 
Ability to manage and oversee these projects, including supporting or directly supervising employees performing this work
Train and support Field Engineers new to the company and projects we support
Perform estimates for new contract opportunities

Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
3+ years of experience
Ability to travel and relocate as needed
Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment 
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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