About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in mining operations for students pursuing degrees in engineering. You will work on-site at quarries and gravel pits to support production, testing, and field operations. The program includes mentorship and project work designed to connect your classroom studies to real-world infrastructure construction.
What you'll do#
- Embrace the company safety culture and follow all workplace policies.
- Participate in production planning and support manufacturing or crushing operations.
- Perform aggregate sampling and gradation testing at various lab and field sites.
- Operate heavy equipment and assist work crews with manual and skilled labor tasks.
- Complete specific projects as required by the internship program.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- A valid driver license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
- Physical ability to wear personal protective equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
Location & details#
- Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time internship.
About COLAS
Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group that focuses on the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. The company operates in fifty countries and manages projects ranging from urban development to civil engineering and material recycling. It maintains a network of 2,000 operating units and 3,500 production sites. The company employs 64,000 people globally.
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