Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec.
Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
As an intern, you'll work alongside experienced metallurgists, process engineers, geologists, mining engineers, and project managers on mining projects throughout North America and internationally. This hands-on experience will expose you to metallurgical test work programs, process design, economic evaluations, and technical studies that support the development of mining projects.
At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing solutions as individual as the people and projects we touch. Join us as we assist mining companies in responsibly developing the critical minerals and metals needed to support modern society and the global energy transition.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Metallurgy & Process Engineering Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will support metallurgical and process engineering teams working on mine development projects ranging from scoping studies through feasibility studies and engineering design. The position provides exposure to metallurgical test work, process flowsheet development, economic evaluations, and technical reporting.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with metallurgical data compilation, review, and analysis.
- Supporting interpretation of laboratory and pilot-scale test work results.
- Assisting with process flowsheet development for mineral processing facilities.
- Supporting mass balance and recovery calculations.
- Assisting with analysis of crushing, grinding, flotation, heap leach, ADR, POX, hydrometallurgical, and concentrate handling processes.
- Supporting process equipment sizing and design calculations.
- Assisting with preparation of process flow diagrams (PFDs) and technical figures.
- Contributing to capital and operating cost estimate development.
- Supporting trade-off studies and process optimization evaluations.
- Assisting with preparation of technical reports and study deliverables.
- Participating in project meetings and multidisciplinary engineering discussions.
- Performing technical research related to mineral processing technologies and emerging industry practices.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
- Demonstrated interest in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with metallurgical testing principles and mineral processing concepts.
- Experience with data analysis tools, spreadsheets, or engineering software is considered an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Internship Details
Location: Flexible within the Reno, Nevada area. This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote and in-person work. Interns will be expected to attend periodic in-person meetings, team activities, project workshops, and client-facing events as required.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework
- Demonstrated interest in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with metallurgical testing principles and mineral processing concepts
- Experience with data analysis tools, spreadsheets, or engineering software
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
