Environmental Intern

AngloGold Ashanti • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Intern will partner closely with the Environmental team to support environmental compliance and stewardship projects for our Nevada Projects portfolio. This is a project-based internship. Rather than generalized administrative tasks, you will be assigned a core technical project to own from start to finish. This role offers hands-on experience, culminating in an end-of-program presentation to technical leadership.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final-year Master's or PhD student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of environmental monitoring practices, field data collection, and regulatory compliance principles.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with or strong interest in Nevada environmental regulations, permitting processes, and working at active mining operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Learn to conduct field inspections, environmental assessments, and review regulatory documentation and environmental permits.
• Assist the team in evaluating operational activities for environmental risk exposure and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Support the design, execution, and data analysis of environmental monitoring programs (water, air, waste, and reclamation) alongside the environmental team.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• vacation
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• wellbeing reimbursement program
• tuition reimbursement
• annual short-term and long-term incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern