Mining Studies & Project Development Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Stantec is seeking a Mining Studies & Project Development Intern to join its 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 intern 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. The role offers hands-on exposure to how mining projects progress from exploration and resource definition through engineering studies, permitting, development, operations, and closure. Interns work alongside experienced engineers, geologists, metallurgists, economists, project managers, and business professionals, gaining experience in project evaluation, economic analysis, technical studies, project execution, and business decision-making. The position is hybrid, with remote and in-person work, and requires periodic attendance at activities in the Reno office.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mineral Economics, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Project Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or another quantitative or project-management-focused major.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in large-scale infrastructure, mining, energy, or industrial development projects.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, financial modeling, database tools, or data analytics software.
Responsibilities
- Assist with mining project evaluations and development studies.
- Support economic analyses and business case development for mining projects.
- Compile, validate, and analyze technical, operational, and financial data.
- Assist with developing capital and operating cost estimates.
- Support project scheduling, project controls, and risk management activities.
- Conduct market, commodity, and industry research.
- Assist with benchmarking studies and comparative project analyses.
- Support trade-off studies evaluating alternative mine development strategies.
- Prepare spreadsheets, dashboards, figures, and project presentations.
- Assist in preparing technical reports and client deliverables.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings and workshops.
- Support project managers with coordination, documentation, and communication activities.
- Perform quantitative analyses using Excel, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge management activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
