Student Engineering Intern - Rock Mechanics

Job Description: RESPEC is seeking Student Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program in Rapid City, SD. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a growing North American engineering consulting firm while working alongside experienced professionals on meaning projects. The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week onsite during the summer with an option to work an average of 10 to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.

As part of RESPEC's Mining and Energy Market Sector, Student Engineering interns will contribute to real-world projects and gain exposure to the delivery of professional consulting services. Through mentorship and coaching from our experienced team members, interns will develop skills in rock mechanics, mining/civil engineering, and numerical modeling. Interns will also have opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to clients, project sites, and the communities we serve.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Numerical analysis of underground structures, engineering support, and data analysis.

• Design and assessment of ground support systems, conventional geotechnical analyses, and mine planning

• Compile and prepare technical background information, modeling results, and study findings for oral presentation and written deliverables.