Tailings Intern

This is a project-based internship. Rather than generalized administrative tasks, you will be assigned a core technical project to own from start to finish. This role offers hands-on experience, culminating in an end-of-program presentation to technical leadership.

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Clean, analyze, and model complex datasets related to mining, mobile fleet, and/or process plant metrics across gold mines
• Engage stakeholders to validate data and models.
• Set data-driven performance targets and garner mine-site support.
• Guide mine-site personnel through project ideation and planning process to close gap to targets.

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final-year Master's student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM) and TSF operational best practices.
• Familiarity with the basic principles of Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) design and construction.
• Academic or practical understanding of soil mechanics and how to assess structural stability.
• Strong commitment to strict safety standards, TSF governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to analyze datasets, draw logical conclusions, and present findings clearly.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong eagerness to learn and proactively ask questions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license required; willingness to travel to project sites if necessary.

September 15 – October 30, 2026 (Application Review):
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is highly encouraged.

Successful applicants will move to a virtual interview with the internship program manager.

October 12 – November 6, 2026 (Final Rounds):
Finalists are invited to a virtual hiring manager interview.

November 16 – 20, 2026 (Offers Extended):
Final hiring decisions and official offer letters will be extended before the winter university break.

Denver, Colorado: $27/hour for Undergraduate interns; $35/hour for Graduate interns.

• company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• vacation
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• employer paid basic life
• accidental death and dismemberment
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• wellbeing reimbursement program
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible/hybrid work schedule
• annual short-term incentive plan
• annual long-term incentive plan

All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

Anglo Gold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.