Geotechnical Engineering Intern, Water Resources

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Utilize principles of soil mechanics, hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, and slope stability analysis under close supervision.

• Assist in technical functions and projects related to tailings storage facilities, heap leach pads, and water dams.

• Provide support for geotechnical and water management initiatives.

• Gather, organize, and analyze data from geotechnical instrumentation systems.

• Aid in field investigations which include drilling, Cone Penetrometer Testing, test pits, sampling, and other related activities.

• Create cross sections, profiles, maps, and engineering figures by utilizing survey, instrumentation, and geological data.

• Contribute to beach profiling, bathymetric surveys, drone surveys, and QA/QC tasks associated with tailings deposition and earthworks.

• Conduct field inspections of slopes, embankments, beaches, drainage systems, ponds, and operational areas.

• Collect and verify field data related to water management and assist with water balance modeling.

• Draft technical inspection reports, summaries, and presentation materials.

• Collaborate with teams in site operations, engineering, environmental, and water resources.

• Execute data validation, conduct trend reviews, and prepare technical summaries to inform engineering decisions.

• Undertake additional duties and special projects as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; OR be a recent graduate within 12 months prior to the internship start date with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MineSight, Power BI, or GIS-related software.

• Strong skills in data analysis and problem-solving.

• Highly accurate and detail-oriented.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills, capable of working well under pressure.

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team environment.

• Competence in adhering to health, safety, and environmental protocols in active mining and tailings management settings.

• Eagerness to learn, inquire, and apply engineering concepts in both office and field environments.

• Interest in mining, tailings management, water resources, or geotechnical engineering.

• Proficient in understanding, applying, and communicating verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.

• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Mandatory pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing as mandated by applicable state laws.

• Preferred: Master’s degree student in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

• Preferred: Registered Engineering Intern or Engineer-in-Training status and having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

• Preferred: Knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation, cross sections, stratigraphy, site investigations, CPT, soil characterization, laboratory tests, hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, sediment transport, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MIKE-11, GoldSim, and ArcGIS.

🏝️ Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Opportunity to engage in meaningful projects and initiatives that create impact across the organization.

• Exposure to various facets of business operations across North America sites.

• Opportunity to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.

• Access to mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Temporary full-time paid internship.

• Potential for immigration work visa sponsorship based on business needs and eligibility.

• Virtual work program with remote work options available from most U.S. states.

• In-person collaboration at the Phoenix Collaboration Hub and/or site locations as needed.