About the role#
This summer internship offers an opportunity to work with our mining, minerals, and metals team in Chandler, Arizona. You will support hydrogeology and water resources engineering projects related to surface and underground mining operations. The role involves a mix of office-based modeling and field studies, with potential exposure to aquifer storage, water supply, and well testing.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate daily with a multi-discipline team of hydrogeologists, hydrologists, and engineers.
- Participate in project meetings and engage with project managers and technical leads.
- Develop hydrogeologic conceptual and numerical groundwater models, including pre- and post-processing of inputs, sensitivity analysis, and calibration.
- Build and apply site-wide water balance models by organizing climate and operational data, checking assumptions, and reviewing outputs.
- Collect and analyze field data, including well installation, drilling logs, pumping tests, and water sampling.
- Prepare technical documents and drawings, and present your findings to the project team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or secondary degree program in Hydrogeology, Geology, or a related scientific or engineering field.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a team environment.
- Strong skills in technical reporting, review, and presentation.
- A specific interest in gaining experience in quantitative and qualitative hydrogeology within the mining industry.
- Familiarity with software such as MODFLOW, ArcGIS, GoldSim, Aqtesolv, or Aquifer Test Pro is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Chandler, Arizona.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site internship.
- This position is paid.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global firm providing engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services. The company employs over 31,000 people across its offices. It focuses on infrastructure, energy transition, and urban planning projects. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the firm operates as a public company listed on the TSX and NYSE.
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