2027 Internship, Civil Engineering

HECLA MINING CO.HECLA MINING CO.Juneau, Alaska, United States
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9/8/2026

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Intern

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will assist the engineering team with geotechnical sampling, surveying, and data collection while ensuring all equipment and work areas are inspected for safety. They will also help develop tailings placement plans, complete daily reports, and perform quality control testing.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or related engineering program for the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must also be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and possess current authorization to work in the United States.

Key skills

Civil engineeringGeotechnical samplingSurveyingData collectionSafety inspectionsTailings placement planningReportingQC testingMSHA training

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About HECLA MINING CO.

Industry

Mining

Employees

595

Type

Public Company

Size

501-1,000 employees

Hecla Mining Company is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company and the largest primary silver producer in the United States. We are responsible for 45% of the U.S. silver production, and we also mine gold, lead, and zinc. Hecla has deep roots in our communities and has been in business for more than 130 years. Hecla is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a sister office in Vancouver, B.C, and our operating mines are located in the U.S. and Canada (Juneau, Alaska; Idaho’s Silver Valley; Quebec, Canada; and Yukon Territory, Canada). We also own additional exploration properties in world-class silver and gold mining districts across North America. Hecla’s philosophy is to operate mines safely by promoting a deeply rooted value-based culture, leveraging mining skills developed over the Company’s long history, and applying innovative new practices. Hecla’s responsibility is to the safety and health of our people, the communities we call home, and the environment we operate in. We are the oldest NYSE-listed precious metals mining company in North America (NYSE:HL).

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EngineeringConstructionEnergySecurity & Safety

Description

    2027 Internship, Civil Engineering   As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will be part of an integrated engineering team providing engineering support services to operation. You’ll start every job with safety first by inspecting your workplace, your equipment. To thrive in this role, you must work safely while working with geotechnical sampling, surveying, and performing data collection.    Here’s what you can expect in this role:  * Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.  * You will assist in geotechnical sampling, data collection, and surveying. * You will help the team develop tailings placement plans, completing daily reporting, and performing QC testing. * Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team.  * You will be paid, and have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401 (k) with company match. Housing will be provided.  * Internships occur between May and September 1, 2027. * You will be a part of team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.  Qualifications: * Must be enrolled in school for the Fall 2026 semester in civil, geotechnical or related engineering field.  * Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing. About Us Hecla Mining Company produces more than 45 percent of all silver in the United States, and has operating mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Yukon Territory, Canada. We also own exploration properties in world-class mining districts throughout North America. Hecla’s philosophy is to operate mines safely by promoting a deeply rooted value-based culture, leveraging mining skills developed over the Company’s long history, and applying innovative new practices. Hecla’s responsibility is to the safety and health of our people, the communities we call home, and the environment we operate in. Hecla’s Greens Creek Mine in southeast Alaska is one of the largest and lowest-cost primary silver mines in the world, and it is the cash generating engine of the Company. The Greens Creek ore body contains silver, zinc, gold and lead, and it lies within the Admiralty Island National Monument. The Greens Creek property includes 17 patented lode claims and one patented mill site claim. The entire project is accessed by boat. It consists of the mine, an ore concentrating mill, a dry stacked tailings facility, a ship-loading facility, camp facilities, and a ferry dock. If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/careers/ [http://www.hecla.com/careers/] Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Requirements

  • Civil engineering
  • Geotechnical sampling
  • Surveying
  • Data collection
  • Safety inspections
  • Tailings placement planning
  • Reporting
  • QC testing
  • MSHA training

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Housing provided

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