Geomechanics Intern: Fieldwork & ML Modeling in MN

Itasca International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking or bus pass

Time off accrual

Job summary

ITASCA North America is seeking a geomechanics intern for our Minneapolis office for summer 2027. The role involves organizing geologic data, applying machine-learning methods, and contributing to numerical modeling and field-observation comparisons. The internship may include up to two weeks of out-of-town fieldwork.

You will document assumptions and results, prepare figures and reports, and collaborate with engineers on deliverables. Team-based problem solving is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work on-site in the Minneapolis office for the duration of the internship.
• Willingness to travel for up to two weeks and occasionally adjust work hours to meet project needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without present or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN)
• 100% employer-paid parking or bus pass
• One hour of time off accrued and available to take for every 30 hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, and interpret geologic and geotechnical data.
• Apply machine-learning methods to project data.
• Prepare inputs for numerical models.
• Conduct sensitivity studies and compare results with field observations.
• Document assumptions and results; prepare figures, tables, and technical summaries.
• Create reports and presentations and collaborate with engineers on deliverables.
• Communicate modeling results to project teams and support problem solving.

Skills

Geomechanics

Data analysis

Machine learning

Numerical modeling

Education

Geological / geotechnical / civil / mining engineering (undergrad/grad)

Job description

ITASCA North America is seeking a geomechanics intern for our Minneapolis office for summer 2027. The role involves organizing geologic data, applying machine-learning methods, and contributing to numerical modeling and field-observation comparisons. The internship may include up to two weeks of out-of-town fieldwork.

You will document assumptions and results, prepare figures and reports, and collaborate with engineers on deliverables. Team-based problem solving is emphasized.