Mining Engineering Intern — Summer 2027 (Lakewood, CO)

WSP; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 for our Lakewood, CO office, with consideration for St. Louis, MO and Tucson, AZ. This 12-week internship begins May 17, 2027, for students enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate degree programs.

Start date may be flexible; no relocation or housing assistance provided. You will support engineering tasks, learn basic mining principles, assist with research, design calculations, and prepare reports while gaining mentorship and real

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mining Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start date.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Mining Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Assist in desktop studies on geology, mine stability, excavation and minerals processing.
• Assist in preparing technical reports on resources and reserves for NI-43-101/JORC.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to policies.
• Occasional travel may be required; no relocation/housing assistance provided.

Skills

Mining engineering interest

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Direction from leadership

Technical writing basics

Work authorization

Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate Mining Engineering

Related field (mining)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 for our Lakewood, CO office, with consideration for St. Louis, MO and Tucson, AZ. This 12-week internship begins May 17, 2027, for students enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate degree programs.

Start date may be flexible; no relocation or housing assistance provided. You will support engineering tasks, learn basic mining principles, assist with research, design calculations, and prepare reports while gaining mentorship and real