Mining Technical Services Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)

Location: Reno, NV, 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 experienced geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, economists, and project managers on mining projects throughout North America and internationally. This hands-on experience will provide exposure to mineral resource estimation, economic evaluations, technical studies, and the preparation of industry-standard technical reports.

At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing solutions as individual as the people and projects we touch. Join us as we support mining companies in responsibly developing the mineral resources required for the global energy transition and modern society.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Mining Technical Services Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or related disciplines.

The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting mineral resource estimation, mine studies, technical due diligence, economic evaluations, and NI 43-101 / S-K 1300 technical reporting projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Assisting with geological data compilation, validation, and management.

Supporting mineral resource estimation and geostatistical analyses.

Assisting with drill hole database reviews and QA/QC evaluations.

Developing figures, maps, sections, and resource presentation materials.

Supporting mining and economic studies through data analysis and benchmarking.

Assisting with life-of-mine production, cost, and commodity price analyses.

Contributing to preliminary economic assessments and financial modeling tasks.

Performing literature reviews and technical research.

Supporting preparation of technical reports and study documentation.

Assisting senior staff with technical presentations and client deliverables.

Participating in project meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or a related field.

Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Interest in mineral resource estimation, mine studies, and mining project evaluation.

Familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis tools.

Experience with GIS, Leapfrog, Datamine, Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik, or similar mining software is considered an asset.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

High level of initiative, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Internship Details

Location: Flexible within the Reno, Nevada area. This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote and in-person work. Interns will be expected to attend periodic in-person meetings, team activities, project workshops, and client-facing events as required.