Intern Environmental/Civil Engineering


· Get real work experience at one of the largest mining and metal companies in the world, focused on safety and inclusion

· Work with the newest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
About the role
We are offering an Environmental/Civil Engineering internship in Ridgeway, South Carolina. This opportunity is based at one of our legacy sites, within the Rio Tinto Closure team. In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team tasked with delivering engineering studies and projects aimed at optimizing operations/maintenance and closure execution at several legacy sites. You will have the opportunity to be involved in end to end project management, risk management, field inspections/investigations and reporting.

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
What you'll bring

• At least one year completed in Environmental or Civil Engineering / Environmental Sciences, HSE or other related field
• Safety mindset
• Leadership skills, eagerness to learn and ready for the challenge ahead
• Flexibility and Autonomy
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Valid driving license

What's on offer
· A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

· A competitive salary

· A relocation stipend and assistance for eligible candidates

· Ambitious, exciting and rewarding experience

· Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community

· A great chance to prepare yourself to join our Graduate Development Program

Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Closure (RTC) is the business that safely transforms Rio Tinto's end of life mining, processing and infrastructure assets by developing innovative and sustainable solutions to leave a positive closure legacy. We collaborate with all parts of Rio Tinto to focus on maximizing post operational opportunities, de-risking and reducing the scale of closure liabilities and executing existing and near term closures at optimal cost. This role is based in Ridgeway, 35 miles north of Columbia, South Carolina.
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Applications for our Summer 2021 internships close October 18, 2020.
Please note, in order to be considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

*Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V

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