Geotechnical Engineering Intern

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Engineering Intern in a 12-week program based in Las Vegas, NV or Denver, CO.

You’ll work with the Geotechnical and Mine Planning teams on a core technical project from start to finish, culminating in an end‑of‑program presentation to technical leadership. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with geotechnical design criteria, data analysis, and report writing, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final-year Master’s or PhD student pursuing a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrology, and engineering geology principles.
• Familiarity with open-pit operations and geotechnical software such as Rocscience or Unwedge is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Review geotechnical deliverables and design criteria for open-pit slopes, waste dumps, and related infrastructure.
• Assist in technical trade-off studies to support geotechnical design and mine planning solutions.
• Support geotechnical investigation and testwork programs with the engineering team.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Technical writing

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate rising senior / final-year Master’s or PhD student

Tools

Rocscience

Unwedge

Job description

Location: Las Vegas, NV or Denver, CO

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Post Start Date: Sep 4, 2026

Duration: 12 weeks

About the Role

The Geotechnical Engineering Intern will partner closely with the Geotechnical and Mine Planning teams to support engineering projects for our Nevada Projects portfolio.

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.

Learn to review geotechnical engineering deliverables and design criteria, including parameters for open‑pit slopes, waste dumps, and related infrastructure.

Assist the team in technical trade‑off studies to support geotechnical design and mine planning solutions.

Support the design, execution, and data analysis of geotechnical investigation and testwork programs alongside the engineering team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final‑year Master’s or PhD student pursuing a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Foundational understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrology, and engineering geology principles.

Familiarity with or strong interest in open‑pit operations and geotechnical software (e.g., Rocscience, Unwedge) or mine planning tools is a plus.

Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.

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

A collaborative mindset with an 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:

Las Vegas, Nevada: Market Related

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

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

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