What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineering Intern position at South32?
Discover a Brighter Future
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus
on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine
difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT Hermosa
Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
- When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
- South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a (Permanent) position from Hermosa Site (Patagonia, Az)
As the (Geotechnical Engineer), you will be responsible for supporting the Geotechnical engineering field team during the 2025 summer season.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social and ethical skills
- Learn basic principles of Geotechnical Engineering
- Assist with project research, field work and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- Exercise responsible decision making regarding conduct and adhere to South32 policies and procedures
- Please note, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship
- Perform other duties as assigned
About You
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Actively enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate degree program with anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or related Graduate or Undergraduate program
- Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering, or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to South32 and the Hermosa project
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas professionally
- Self motivated and eager learner with aptitude to grow and develop within the field
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors and managers
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft suite, etc
- Ability to uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by South32’s policies and procedures.
- Authorization to work in the United States
ABOUT Hermosa
Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.
