Geology Intern (Summer 2027)

USA Rare Earth, LLC
Sierra Blanca, Texas, United StatesPosted Sep 14, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

Position Overview

The Geology Intern will support USA Rare Earth’s rare earth exploration program at Round Top, based in Sierra Blanca, Texas. This role is designed for a graduate-level geology student with a strong academic foundation in mineralogy, economic geology, or a related discipline. The intern will gain hands-on experience with core logging, geological data collection and interpretation, sample characterization, and other exploration activities supporting the evaluation and development of the Round Top deposit. The role will work alongside experienced geologists and technical professionals while contributing to active exploration projects.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Enrollment in an accredited geology or geoscience program Basic understanding of geological mapping and logging principles Eagerness to learn field-based exploration methods Ability to commute to and work in a remote field environment Interest in the mining industry Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, move, sit, carry, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk and hear. May be required to lift and move boxes or packages not exceeding 50 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to the position and extended work hours may be required.

Work Environment

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, construction site, and active mining site. This work will be performed on-site at Round Top Mountain, including on drilling pads, and in the on-site core storage facility.

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