WATER RESOURCES INTERN

Job Description

Overview:

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources Intern in our Yakima or Olympia, Washington offices for the summer of 2024. The position offers the opportunity to apply geologic, hydrogeologic, engineering, permitting, and scientific academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer of 2024.Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting fieldwork (up to 60%) such as Certified Water Right Examinations, well drilling/rehabilitation, aquifer testing, streamflow monitoring, weather station deployment and monitoring, and other contractor oversight following training;
• Assisting with geologic/hydrogeologic calculations using computer-based technical tools;
• Researching water rights in WRTS and GWIS, filing Public Disclosure Requests with state agencies, completing trust water donations, and supporting water right administrative divisions;
• Technical writing of reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Data input and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
• Following instructions and interacting with engineers, geologists, office administrative staff, CADD operators (draftsmen), contractors and construction personnel.
• Local travel or driving to project sites as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in an applicable field. (required)
• Degree focus areas in hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry, or environmental geology, engineering, or environmental planning. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with ArcView, CADD, and/or Microsoft Office. (preferred)
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum: $20.16/hourly / Maximum: $28.23/hourly (Yakima)
• Minimum: $21.17/hourly / Maximum: $29.64/hourly (Olympia)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.The Geosyntec family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.More information is available with the Department of Labor by clicking: Know Your Rights and Pay TransparencyGeosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send a confidential e-mail to [email protected] or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.