Mining Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands‑on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff and participate in the Developing Professionals Network for mentorship, networking and lifelong career connections. The Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full‑time Mining Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 based in Lakewood, CO, with consideration for St. Louis, MO and Tucson, AZ. This 12‑week temporary internship is scheduled to start May 17, 2027 (start date may be flexible) and is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Mining Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Assist in desktop studies on geology, mine stability, excavation and minerals processing.
• Assist in technical reporting on client resources and reserves for SK‑1300 / NI‑43‑101 / JORC requirements.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mining Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Mining Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Actively enrolled in an accredited Mining Engineering or related Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Experience in materials testing.

Skills

• Technical writing.
• Office automation software proficiency.
• Spreadsheet proficiency.
• General technology and tool proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.

Pay

Expected salary range (all locations): $22.17 – $29.96 per hour. For Colorado only: $23.90 – $31.11 per hour. The range reflects the company’s good‑faith estimate based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location; actual pay may be higher or lower and may include additional benefits.

Schedule

12‑week internship scheduled to begin May 17, 2027 (start date may be flexible). Full‑time position.