Location:
Navajo Mine | Address:
Farmington, NM | Closing Date:
12/01/2025 |
Be a part of an outstanding Mining Engineering team!
Navajo Transitional Energy Company, (NTEC), operates a surface coal mine in northwest New Mexico serving a major power plant and has exciting paid summer internships. This internship is for summer 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Assist one or more experienced engineers in developing daily mine plans.
- Spend time shadowing the operations and processes at the mine.
- Assist in developing mine designs through prudent engineering practices and account for health, safety, environmental, volume and cost requirements.
- Independently conduct engineering research and studies and write technical reports.
- Assist in engineering evaluations and projects.
- Clarify expectations and goals with Supervisor as well as seek regular feedback and incorporate the feedback into work product.
- Work with other departments across the business to achieve the business goals of the assigned department.
- Develop communication skills (written, oral and presentation formats) with all levels of the organization.
- Consistently improve and learn through effective feedback and coaching.
- Comply with MSHA regulations, safety practices at the mine, identify and report any safety hazards to the supervisors or managers, and complete proper reporting as necessary.
Necessary Qualifications:
- 2.75 cumulative GPA with a 3.25 GPA in major.
- Enrolled in Mining Engineering program in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree.
- Solid technical skills in mining applications and a working knowledge of mine modeling programs.
- High level knowledge and familiarity with computers is required with a focus on the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and AutoCAD or similar mining programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for the purpose of preparing and presenting information.
- Build trust by meeting commitments and delivering on expected targets, even when faced with difficult, adverse, or time-constrained situations.
- Ability to prioritize projects and self-motivated to generate creative solutions.
- Possess a valid State driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned on the passing of a background check, and drug test, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
Interested applicants should submit the following at www.navenergy.com
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts
- Proof of Navajo Nation membership (if applicable)
Qualified Applicants Only
You must meet the specific necessary qualifications listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
EEO/M/F/disability/veteran
You must meet the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.
This Position is subject to the preference requirements in the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, 15 N.N.C. § 601 et seq.
