Program Description
An LBNF/DUNE, SD intern is an undergraduate engineering student majoring in mining and related fields who is interested in working at a major underground construction project. Eligible students must be enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States. While providing an opportunity to the student to gain understanding and experience of underground excavation, construction, and management, the intern assists the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF), Far Site Conventional Facilities (FSCF) project with overseeing and documenting construction progress and supporting procurement and management activities. The selected candidate(s) work directly under the mentorship of an LBNF FSCF employee.
The internships position(s) provide the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the field including, but not limited to, drill and blast excavation, ground support installation, shotcrete and concrete construction, ventilation design and layout, and other aspects of underground construction.
Intern(s) are placed at the Sanford Lab in Lead, SD.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate sophomore or junior at time of application
- 4-year U.S. college or university enrollment
- 3.0 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale
- Eligible to work in the United States
Application Procedure
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.
- Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript (upload under the Resume Section)
- Brief (~200 words) statement discussing interest in this opportunity (Upload under the Resume Section)
Internship Details
- Program Dates: May 18 – August 7, 2026
- Application Dates: November 3, 2025 – January 17, 2026
- Offer Date: February 20, 2026
- Acceptance Date: February 27, 2026
- Salary: $20/hr.
- Housing: Not provided. Affordable housing options available.
- Transportation: Not provided
- Location: Onsite work schedule
Deliverables
- Oral presentation
- Poster presentation