Project-Based Mining Engineering Intern (12 Weeks)

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. is seeking a Mining Engineering Intern to support the Mine Planning and Operations teams on Nevada Projects. This is a 12-week, project-based internship with a core technical project to own from start to finish and a final presentation to technical leadership.

You will learn to develop mine plans, scheduling, drill and blast designs, and perform data analysis alongside engineers, 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 Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of open-pit or underground mining methods, mine planning principles, and earthmoving equipment operations.
• Familiarity with mine planning software platforms (e.g., Vulcan, Deswik, Hexagon) 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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Learn to review and develop mine engineering deliverables, including short-range or long-range mine plans, scheduling, and drill & blast designs.
• Assist the team in technical trade-off studies, haulage optimizations, or equipment sizing evaluations to support operational efficiency.
• Support the design, execution, and data analysis of mine production tracking and continuous improvement programs alongside the engineering team.

Skills

Technical writing

Reporting

Presentation skills

Analytical ability

Collaboration

Education

Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Hexagon

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. is seeking a Mining Engineering Intern to support the Mine Planning and Operations teams on Nevada Projects. This is a 12-week, project-based internship with a core technical project to own from start to finish and a final presentation to technical leadership.

You will learn to develop mine plans, scheduling, drill and blast designs, and perform data analysis alongside engineers, with travel to project sites as needed.