Student Engineering Intern
Posted on 9/18/2025

RESPEC
No salary listed
Rapid City, SD, USA
In Person
Job Description
The intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week during the summer of 2026.
Primary activities include numerical analysis of underground structures, engineering support, and data analysis. Supplemental activities may involve development and assessment of numerical modeling pre- or post-processing workflows, including specialized scripts and software utilities using Python, C++, VBA, or other programming language. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of experienced engineering staff in these areas.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Must be working toward a bachelor of science or advanced degree in mechanical, civil, geological, mining engineering, or related field
- Strong computer skills in using spreadsheets and standard office software are required
- Familiarity with CAE software, such as finite element analysis, pre- and post-processing for numerical analysis, and 3D CAD software is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally, and be self-motivated
- A strong working knowledge of a high-level programming language is preferred.

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