Geotechnical Engineering Intern

About The Role

The Geotechnical Engineering Intern will partner closely with the Geotechnical and Mine Planning teams to support engineering 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Learn to review geotechnical engineering deliverables and design criteria, including parameters for open-pit slopes, waste dumps, and related infrastructure.
• Assist the team in technical trade-off studies to support geotechnical design and mine planning solutions.
• Support the design, execution, and data analysis of geotechnical investigation and testwork programs alongside the engineering team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final-year Master's or PhD student pursuing a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrology, and engineering geology principles.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in open-pit operations and geotechnical software (e.g., Rocscience, Unwedge) or mine planning tools is a plus.
• 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.

Fall Recruitment Timeline & Hiring Milestones

• September 15 – October 30, 2026 (Application Review): Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is highly encouraged. Successful applicants will move to a virtual interview with the internship program manager.
• October 12 – November 6, 2026 (Final Rounds): Finalists are invited to a virtual hiring manager interview.
• November 16 – 20, 2026 (Offers Extended): Final hiring decisions and official offer letters will be extended before the winter university break.

Pay

• Las Vegas, Nevada: Market Related
• Denver, Colorado: $27/hour for Undergraduate interns; $35/hour for Graduate interns.

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
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule
• Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans