Geological/Environmental Engineering Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)

Location: Denver, CO, United States Department: Administrative

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an intern to reside in our Denver, CO office. As part of our Mining Site Assessment and Remediation Team, you will work alongside geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, and environmental scientists on projects that support mine reclamation, mine closure, hydrogeologic investigations, and environmental remediation. You'll gain hands-on consulting experience through technical analyses, field investigations, data evaluation, and preparation of project deliverables while contributing to meaningful projects for mining clients across North America.

What You’ll Gain

An internship opportunity is the singular best way to discover if a career pathway is right for the candidate.

Hands-on experience applying classroom concepts to real-world environmental and geotechnical projects.

Mentorship from experienced geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental professionals, and engineers.

Professional development through technical training, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and project collaboration.

A strong foundation for future careers in consulting, mining, environmental remediation, and geotechnical engineering.

Your Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety

Comply with company HSSE policies and project-specific safety plans.

Maintain situational awareness and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Demonstrate safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during office and field activities.

Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Participate in daily safety moments, hazard analysis, and preparation of field health and safety planning documents.

Roles and Tasks

Work with a multi-disciplined geological, environmental, hydrogeological, and engineering team on a day-to-day basis.

Participate in team meetings and project meetings.

Actively engage with project team members such as project managers and project technical leads to complete tasks.

Assist project teams with data management, technical research, engineering calculations, environmental and geotechnical analyses, and preparation of technical reports, figures, and project documentation.

Support coordination with testing laboratories, develop proficiency in engineering software, and contribute to technical papers, training events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Potentially participate in field investigations and site visits, as opportunities arise and based on project needs, under the mentorship of experienced professionals to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting technical projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

We are looking for a motivated student who is eager to learn, enjoys solving technical problems, and can work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and professional growth. The core competencies for this position include:

Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.

Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a team setting.

Good communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations.

Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within the team.

Must have good attention to detail.

Must be willing and able to take initiative when needed.

Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in college/university and/or on summer break between semesters.

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or secondary degree in geology, environmental sciences, geological/geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Other activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.  The experience will forever shape your future.