About the role#
Stantec is seeking a Mining Studies & Project Development Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship focuses on the business, economic, and analytical aspects of the mining industry. You will support multidisciplinary teams on projects spanning North America and international locations. You will gain exposure to how mining projects progress from early-stage exploration through engineering, development, and closure.
What you'll do#
- Assist with mining project evaluations, development studies, and business case development.
- Compile, validate, and analyze technical, operational, and financial data.
- Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates.
- Assist with project scheduling, project controls, and risk management activities.
- Conduct market, commodity, and industry research.
- Perform benchmarking studies and comparative project analyses.
- Support trade-off studies evaluating alternative mine development strategies.
- Prepare spreadsheets, dashboards, figures, and project presentations.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports and client deliverables.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings and workshops.
- Support project managers with coordination, documentation, and communication.
- Perform quantitative analyses using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge management initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mineral Economics, Mining, Geological, or Metallurgical Engineering, Project Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Interest in large-scale infrastructure, mining, energy, or industrial development.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, financial modeling, or database tools is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Reno, Nevada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid. You must be available to attend periodic in-person meetings, team activities, workshops, and client-facing events in the Reno office.
- Hours: Approximately 20-30 hours per week.
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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