About the role#
Knight Piesold offers a Summer 2027 internship for students interested in geotechnical engineering within the mining industry. This full-time, paid position provides real-world experience through mentorship and collaboration on diverse projects. You will work in an office setting with potential travel to field locations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the design of major earthwork projects, such as tailings dams, heap leach facilities, and ancillary infrastructure.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, including slope stability, seepage, and liquefaction evaluations.
- Create civil layouts and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Help prepare design reports and project proposals.
- Support geotechnical aspects of permitting, reclamation, and closure activities.
- Learn to read and interpret construction engineering plans, including sheet references and layering.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Preference for students entering their junior year, senior year, or graduate studies.
- Proficiency in MS Office and an interest in learning geotechnical engineering software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented approach to delivering quality work and solving problems.
- Capability to manage time, organize tasks, and prioritize work effectively.
- Willingness to travel to project and field sites as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
- Benefits: 401(k), Roth 401(k), employer matching, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
About Knight Piesold
Knight Piesold is a global consulting firm founded in 1921. It operates as an employee-owned organization with a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 people. The firm provides engineering, environmental, and geological services to clients in the mining, power, water resources, and infrastructure sectors. Its teams include engineers, scientists, and technologists who work on projects ranging from dam engineering to renewable energy systems.
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