Mine Planning Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Stantec is seeking a Mine Planning Intern to support its Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. The internship is intended for students pursuing degrees in Mining Engineering and provides hands-on experience in underground and open pit mine planning. The intern will work alongside experienced mining professionals and assist mine planners and study teams with production schedules, mine designs, trade-off studies, and technical evaluations for projects across North America. Work may support engineering studies from scoping and prefeasibility through detailed feasibility and execution support. The position is hybrid, with a combination of remote and in-person work. Interns are expected to attend periodic in-person meetings, team activities, project workshops, and client-facing events as required.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mining Engineering.
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
- Demonstrated interest in underground and/or open pit mine planning.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong initiative and commitment to professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Datamine, or similar packages.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing open pit and underground mine plans.
- Support production scheduling and sequencing evaluations.
- Assist with mine design updates and optimization studies.
- Prepare mine planning figures, layouts, and presentation materials.
- Support analysis of mining methods and equipment selections.
- Compile and evaluate production, cost, and operating data.
- Assist with trade-off studies and engineering evaluations.
- Support development of capital and operating cost estimates.
- Assist in preparing technical study reports and client deliverables.
- Participate in project meetings and multidisciplinary engineering discussions.
- Learn and apply industry-standard mine planning practices and software.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
