Mining Technical Services Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)

®; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Mining Technical Services Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, NV. You will work with geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, economists, and project managers on mining projects across North America and internationally.

You will gain exposure to mineral resource estimation, mine studies, and NI 43-101 / S-K 1300 technical reporting with multidisciplinary teams. Hybrid work supported, compensation disclosed above.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geology or related fields.
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis tools.
• Interest in mineral resource estimation and mine studies.
• Experience with GIS and mining software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with geological data compilation, validation, and management.
• Supporting mineral resource estimation and geostatistical analyses.
• Assisting with drill hole database reviews and QA/QC evaluations.
• Developing figures, maps, sections, and resource presentation materials.
• Supporting mining and economic studies through data analysis and benchmarking.
• Assisting with life-of-mine production, cost, and commodity price analyses.
• Contributing to preliminary economic assessments and financial modeling tasks.
• Performing literature reviews and technical research.
• Supporting preparation of technical reports and study documentation.
• Assisting senior staff with technical presentations and client deliverables.
• Participating in project meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.

Skills

Geology

Geological engineering

Mining engineering

Mineral economics

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology/Geological Engineering

Two years of undergraduate coursework completed

Tools

GIS

Leapfrog

Datamine

Vulcan

MineSight

Deswik

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 geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, economists, and project managers on mining projects throughout North America and internationally. This hands‑on experience will provide exposure to mineral resource estimation, economic evaluations, technical studies, and the preparation of industry-standard technical reports.

At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing solutions as individual as the people and projects we touch. Join us as we support mining companies in responsibly developing the mineral resources required for the global energy transition and modern society.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Mining Technical Services Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or related disciplines.

The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting mineral resource estimation, mine studies, technical due diligence, economic evaluations, and NI 43-101 / S-K 1300 technical reporting projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with geological data compilation, validation, and management.

• Supporting mineral resource estimation and geostatistical analyses.

• Assisting with drill hole database reviews and QA/QC evaluations.

• Developing figures, maps, sections, and resource presentation materials.

• Supporting mining and economic studies through data analysis and benchmarking.

• Assisting with life-of-mine production, cost, and commodity price analyses.

• Contributing to preliminary economic assessments and financial modeling tasks.

• Performing literature reviews and technical research.

• Supporting preparation of technical reports and study documentation.

• Assisting senior staff with technical presentations and client deliverables.

• Participating in project meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or a related field.

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Interest in mineral resource estimation, mine studies, and mining project evaluation.

• Familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis tools.

• Experience with GIS, Leapfrog, Datamine, Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik, or similar mining software is considered an asset.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• High level of initiative, curiosity, and attention to detail.

Internship Details

Location: Flexible within the Reno, Nevada area. This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote and in‑person work. Interns will be expected to attend periodic in‑person meetings, team activities, project workshops, and client‑facing events as required.

Pay Range:

$23.47 - $34.50 Hourly

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & D (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.