Mining Studies & Project Development Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mining Studies & Project Development Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship is designed for students interested in the business, economic, analytical, and project‑development aspects of the mining industry.

The successful candidate will support multidisciplinary teams working on mining studies, economic evaluations, project planning, technical reports, cost estimates, and strategic analyses for projects across North America and

Responsibilities

• Assist with mining project evaluations and development studies.
• Support economic analyses and business case development for mining projects.
• Compile, validate, and analyze technical, operational, and financial data.
• Assist with capital cost and operating cost estimate development.
• Support project scheduling, project controls, and risk management activities.
• Conduct market, commodity, and industry research.
• Preparing spreadsheets, dashboards, figures, and project presentations.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports and client deliverables.

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 engineers, geologists, metallurgists, economists, project managers, and business professionals on mining projects throughout North America and internationally. This hands‑on experience will provide exposure to project evaluation, economic analysis, technical studies, project execution, and business decision-making within the mining industry.

At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing solutions as individual as the people and projects we touch. From early‑stage exploration through feasibility studies, construction, operations, and closure, we help clients responsibly develop the mineral resources required for modern society and the global energy transition.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Mining Studies & Project Development Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada.

This internship is designed for students interested in the business, economic, analytical, and project‑development aspects of the mining industry. The successful candidate will support multidisciplinary teams working on mining studies, economic evaluations, project planning, technical reports, cost estimates, and strategic analyses for projects across North America and internationally.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to how mining projects progress from exploration and resource definition through engineering studies, permitting, development, operations, and closure.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with mining project evaluations and development studies.
• Supporting economic analyses and business case development for mining projects.
• Compiling, validating, and analyzing technical, operational, and financial data.
• Assisting with capital cost and operating cost estimate development.
• Supporting project scheduling, project controls, and risk management activities.
• Conducting market, commodity, and industry research.
• Assisting with benchmarking studies and comparative project analyses.
• Supporting trade‑off studies evaluating alternative mine development strategies.
• Preparing spreadsheets, dashboards, figures, and project presentations.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports and client deliverables.
• Participating in multidisciplinary project meetings and workshops.
• Supporting project managers with coordination, documentation, and communication activities.
• Performing quantitative analyses using Excel, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge management activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.