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Platinum Mining Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Denver, CO · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Cranford, NJ · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Portland, OR · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Medford, OR · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

$16 - $20.75/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

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Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Omaha, NE · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North ...

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How much do platinum mining jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for platinum mining in the United States is $26.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is platinum mining?

A Platinum Mining job involves extracting platinum ore from underground or open-pit mines and processing it for commercial use. Workers in this industry may operate heavy machinery, drill and blast rocks, transport materials, and ensure safety regulations are followed. Jobs range from miners and engineers to metallurgists and geologists, each playing a vital role in the mining process. Platinum is primarily used in jewelry, automotive catalytic converters, and industrial applications. Due to the physical nature of the work, employees must follow strict safety protocols and often work in challenging environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed for platinum mining?

To thrive in Platinum Mining, you typically need expertise in geology, mining engineering, and mineral processing, often backed by a relevant degree or technical certification. Familiarity with drilling equipment, ore extraction machinery, and safety management systems is critical for daily operations. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability are essential soft skills for navigating dynamic mining environments. These competencies are vital to ensure efficient resource extraction, maintain strict safety standards, and achieve production targets in a high-stakes industry.

What is the typical work environment like for platinum mining?

Platinum mining professionals often work in remote locations and spend significant time on-site at mines, which can include underground or open-pit operations. The work environment is hands-on, physically demanding, and places a premium on safety protocols, teamwork, and clear communication across shifts. Teams usually consist of engineers, geologists, machine operators, and safety officers, all collaborating closely to achieve daily production goals. While the challenges include variable schedules and exposure to the elements, the industry offers strong prospects for career advancement, leadership roles, and specialized technical positions over time.

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Infographic showing various Platinum Mining job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 67% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 32% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,819 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2027 Internship

Kiewit Corporation

Clackamas, OR • On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 181955 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations 

Department: Intern 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary 

Position Overview

Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career? In a construction/field internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

Our Design Engineer Interns are a part of our teams that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

No job is too large, too small, too complex or too challenging for Kiewit. Our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization, allows us to tackle projects of any size, in any market.

The depth of our resources is reflected in the variety of projects we construct. From roads and dams to high-rise office buildings and power plants - we have built it all. Regardless of a project's scope, Kiewit works to meet its clients' needs in the timeliest and most cost-efficient way, while always remaining focused on quality and safety.

Our Markets

In the building market, Kiewit specializes in arts and culture, aviation, commercial/mixed-use, federal, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, sports/entertainment, and transportation/industrial construction.

Kiewit's industrial projects span a wide range of markets, from advanced technologies and industrial energy to process industries, and mining, minerals and metals.

Kiewit, with more than a century-old legacy in the maritime market, excels in marine construction, dredging and coastal resilience. Armed with a premier, industry-leading floating fleet, we self-perform complex marine projects of all sizes.

Our mining experience includes constructing infrastructure, performing mine services or contract mining in coal, copper, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum, potash and rare earth mines throughout North America.

Kiewit leverages its experience in the traditional oil and gas markets to provide innovative solutions for today's evolving energy infrastructure - supporting the development of low-carbon alternatives, such as low-carbon hydrogen production pathways and derivatives like ammonia, methanol and renewable fuels.

The power market continues to evolve and present new options for generation, distribution and storage. Our diverse expertise includes renewable, hydrogen and fossil-fuel energy generation, energy storage of all types, carbon capture technologies as well as transmission and distribution.

Our successful track record in the transportation market includes the construction and upgrade of interstates; highways and bridges; rail lines and rail yards; urban mass transit systems; and airport runways, taxiways and associated facilities.

At Kiewit, we work with every critical aspect of water systems - including treatment or remediation, recharge or reuse, conveyance and transmission, or storage in tanks or reservoirs.

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.

Responsibilities
  • Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
  • Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
  • Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
  • Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
  • Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
  • Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
  • Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials
Qualifications
  • Ability to travel or relocate as needed
  • Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related
  • Currently enrolled at Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of Colorado-Boulder, or University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a member of the Kiewit Scholars Program
  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
  • 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
  • Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work

 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.

Base Compensation: $17.00/hr - $25.00/hr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:  08/19/2026  - 10/31/2026  

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