Careers in Mining

Mining Engineers work to discover, evaluate, recover and process mineral deposits from the earth and ocean floor.  The majority are employed in either the design or supervision of mineral extraction and processing systems.  They may also go into such related work as environmental control, safety, research or education.  Some mining engineers, along with geochemists, geophysicists and geologists, work in mineral exploration; others work with metallurgical and other engineers to appraise new ore deposits.  They study rock formations and water, soil and plant characteristics for signs of mineral or ore deposits.

More information on mining career choices.

There you will find a brief synopsis of some of the career possibilities available in the industry.

You will also want to check out the Norwood Student Chapter of the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration, SME.  SME is the professional society of the mining and minerals industry, and our students become members early in their academic careers.  This professional society allows the students to begin building contacts with industry personnel, which enhances the learning process by informal and formal contact with those in industry who are practicing what the student learns in the classroom.  This contact with the industry becomes invaluable in aiding the students understanding of classroom concepts as well as securing summer employment within the industry.

The Department of Mining Engineering maintains a strong working relationship with the mining and minerals industry.  Mining companies hold interviews for co-op, summer and full-time employment opportunities at various times during the fall and spring semesters.  All of our students who want find summer employment in the industry, and over the past ten years, ALL OF OUR GRADUATES HAVE FOUND EMPLOYMENT IN THE INDUSTRY, MANY RECEIVING MULTIPLE OFFERS UPON GRADUATION!