Mining Studies & Project Development Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)
Employer not yet confirmed · Reno, Nevada, United States · hybrid
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.
Education and Experience
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Mineral Economics
- Mining Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Project Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Construction Management
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Other quantitative and project management focused majors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Interest in large-scale infrastructure, mining, energy, or industrial development projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, financial modeling, database tools, or data analytics software is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- Available to work approximately 20-30 hours per week and attend periodic in-person activities in the Reno office.
Why Join Stantec Mining Team?
As part of our Mining, Minerals & Metals team, you'll gain exposure to:
- Mining project development and decision-making
- Project economics and economic evaluations
- Capital and operating cost estimating
- Mineral resource and reserve studies
- Feasibility and prefeasibility studies
- Project controls and project management
- Technical reports and investment decision support
- Collaboration with industry-leading mining professionals
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.