Summer Internship - all Disciplines

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

11d • $20 - $40

About The Position

Rio Tinto is seeking university students interested in 2027 summer internship opportunities across business areas in the United States. The roles may span engineering; geoscience and environmental sciences; data science; health and safety; and business, commerce, or human resources. This is an expression-of-interest posting for future openings, and applicants may be considered as positions arise with business needs. After the internship, candidates may be considered for a future permanent graduate role.

The internship offers an opportunity to experience day-to-day work at Rio Tinto, contribute to the company’s work providing materials the world needs, and build relationships with Rio Tinto colleagues and the community. The work location described is Rio Tinto Borates in Boron, California, a global supplier of industrial minerals and refined borates.

Applicants must have completed at least one year in a bachelor’s degree field of study or be pursuing a master’s degree. They must return to school for the semester following the internship, have authorization to work full-time in the United States, and hold a valid driver’s license. For California-based roles, the stated expected hourly salary is $20–$40. Relocation and one-time travel reimbursement may be available to eligible students.

Requirements

• Have completed at least one year in the relevant bachelor’s degree field of study or be currently pursuing a master’s degree.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, eagerness to learn, and readiness for challenges.
• Demonstrate flexibility and autonomy.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Return to school for the semester following the internship.
• Have the right to work full-time in the United States.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to work in a business area aligned with the intern’s academic discipline.
• Experience day-to-day work at Rio Tinto and collaborate with the Rio Tinto team and community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Relocation lump sum for eligible students outside the region.
• Reimbursement for one-time travel to and from the work site for eligible students.
• Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community.
• Opportunity to prepare for the Graduate Development Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern