Technical Intern Internships
Technical intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers and developers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with Trane Technologies, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, and Framatome North America among the employers posting roles now.
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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 geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, economists, and project managers on mining projects throughout North America and internationally. This hands-on experience will provide exposure to mineral resource estimation, economic evaluations, technical studies, and the preparation of industry-standard technical reports.
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 support mining companies in responsibly developing the mineral resources required for the global energy transition and modern society.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Mining Technical Services Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting mineral resource estimation, mine studies, technical due diligence, economic evaluations, and NI 43-101 / S-K 1300 technical reporting projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with geological data compilation, validation, and management.
- Supporting mineral resource estimation and geostatistical analyses.
- Assisting with drill hole database reviews and QA/QC evaluations.
- Developing figures, maps, sections, and resource presentation materials.
- Supporting mining and economic studies through data analysis and benchmarking.
- Assisting with life-of-mine production, cost, and commodity price analyses.
- Contributing to preliminary economic assessments and financial modeling tasks.
- Performing literature reviews and technical research.
- Supporting preparation of technical reports and study documentation.
- Assisting senior staff with technical presentations and client deliverables.
- Participating in project meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or a related field.
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in mineral resource estimation, mine studies, and mining project evaluation.
- Familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis tools.
- Experience with GIS, Leapfrog, Datamine, Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik, or similar mining software is considered an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- High level of initiative, curiosity, and attention to detail.
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.
Pay Range:
- $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | NV | Reno
Organization: BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest
Employee Status: Temporary
Management Level: Internship
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Part time
Job Posting: 30/10/2026 01:10:38
Req ID: 1008553
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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 geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, economists, and project managers on mining projects throughout North America and internationally. This hands-on experience will provide exposure to mineral resource estimation, economic evaluations, technical studies, and the preparation of industry-standard technical reports.
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 support mining companies in responsibly developing the mineral resources required for the global energy transition and modern society.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Mining Technical Services Intern to join our Mining, Minerals & Metals team in Reno, Nevada. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting mineral resource estimation, mine studies, technical due diligence, economic evaluations, and NI 43-101 / S-K 1300 technical reporting projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with geological data compilation, validation, and management.
- Supporting mineral resource estimation and geostatistical analyses.
- Assisting with drill hole database reviews and QA/QC evaluations.
- Developing figures, maps, sections, and resource presentation materials.
- Supporting mining and economic studies through data analysis and benchmarking.
- Assisting with life-of-mine production, cost, and commodity price analyses.
- Contributing to preliminary economic assessments and financial modeling tasks.
- Performing literature reviews and technical research.
- Supporting preparation of technical reports and study documentation.
- Assisting senior staff with technical presentations and client deliverables.
- Participating in project meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics, or a related field.
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in mineral resource estimation, mine studies, and mining project evaluation.
- Familiarity with Excel and basic data analysis tools.
- Experience with GIS, Leapfrog, Datamine, Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik, or similar mining software is considered an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- High level of initiative, curiosity, and attention to detail.
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.
Pay Range:
- $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | NV | Reno
Organization: BC-2242 E&R-US Northwest
Employee Status: Temporary
Management Level: Internship
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Part time
Job Posting: 30/10/2026 01:10:38
Req ID: 1008553
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Technical Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Trane Technologies64
- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger20
- Framatome North America13
- SLB12
- Sandia National Laboratories6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
Tips for Your Technical Intern Internship Search
Apply earlier than the academic calendar suggests
Large employers in technology, finance, and engineering recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings in September and October, not January, if you're targeting structured summer programs.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams at the intern level assess what you've built, not where you've worked. Two or three complete projects with a linked GitHub repository, a deployed app, or a documented data analysis give recruiters something concrete to open. Candidates with visible work move faster through technical screens than those with a polished resume and nothing to show.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity reaches employers who don't recruit on campus at all, widening your pool significantly.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Engineering internship screens typically cover data structures and algorithms on a shared coding environment. Practice explaining your approach as you work through a problem, not just arriving at the answer, because interviewers weight your reasoning as heavily as correctness. Run through problems verbally with a classmate or record yourself to catch gaps in how you communicate under pressure.
Target structured internship programs built for early-career candidates
Many larger technology and engineering employers run cohort-based intern programs designed specifically for people new to the field, often with rotations, mentorship tracks, and dedicated onboarding. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones relevant to your discipline, note their application windows, and submit in the first wave rather than when they surface in a general search.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 22% of the technical intern internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you open applications, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Applying to positions you'd have to turn down wastes time on both sides of the process.
Technical Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a technical intern internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited prior experience at the intern level. A linked GitHub repository, deployed project, or technical writeup gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a technical intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is consistent performance on real project work, the team's headcount situation at the end of the summer, and how early the employer runs its return-offer process. Treat a full-time outcome as possible, not promised, and focus on delivering visible results.
When should I apply for technical intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, particularly in technology and finance, open summer internship applications the preceding fall and fill cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role begins, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss the early waves.
Are technical intern internships paid?
Most professional technical intern internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at nonprofits or very early-stage startups, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a technical intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and languages used and link directly to the work, whether that's a GitHub repository, a deployed application, a data analysis notebook, or a design file. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the project section above any part-time jobs.
Are there remote technical intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 78% of the technical intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote intern cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them without scrolling through roles that don't fit your situation.
Can international students get technical intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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