Tailings Intern

Greenwood Village · Posted Oct 06

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At a glance

Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Work type: Onsite

Tailings Intern at Anglogoldashanti in Greenwood Village, CO. Project-based internship focusing on data analysis and modeling for tailings management with end-of-program presentation.

What they are looking for

Civil engineeringData analysisSoil mechanicsTsf designTechnical writing

Location: Greenwood Village, CO, US

Tailings Intern

Location

Greenwood Village, CO, US, 80111

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Post Start Date

Oct 6, 2026

About the Role

This is a project-based internship. Rather than generalized administrative tasks, you will be assigned a core technical project to own from start to finish. This role offers hands-on experience, culminating in an end-of-program presentation to technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.

Clean, analyze, and model complex datasets related to mining, mobile fleet, and/or process plant metrics across gold mines

Engage stakeholders to validate data and models.

Set data-driven performance targets and garner mine-site support.

Guide mine-site personnel through project ideation and planning process to close gap to targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final-year Master's student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.

Foundational knowledge of the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM) and TSF operational best practices.

Familiarity with the basic principles of Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) design and construction.

Academic or practical understanding of soil mechanics and how to assess structural stability.

Strong commitment to strict safety standards, TSF governance, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.

Proven ability to analyze datasets, draw logical conclusions, and present findings clearly.

Collaborative mindset with a strong eagerness to learn and proactively ask questions.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Valid driver’s license required; willingness to travel to project sites if necessary.

Fall Recruitment Timeline & Hiring Milestones

September 15 – October 30, 2026 (Application Review): Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is highly encouraged.

Successful applicants will move to a virtual interview with the internship program manager.

October 12 – November 6, 2026 (Final Rounds): Finalists are invited to a virtual hiring manager interview.

November 16 – 20, 2026 (Offers Extended): Final hiring decisions and official offer letters will be extended before the winter university break.

Compensation

Denver, Colorado: $27/hour for Undergraduate interns; $35/hour for Graduate interns.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

BENEFITS

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays.  Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits.  AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees.  Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans.  All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.