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Water Resources Intern

Date:  Nov 21, 2024
Location: 

Austin, TX, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

 

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 106277 

Opportunity Type : College Intern 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Part-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

As a Water Resources Intern, the candidate will work with the local Austin Water Resources Specialized Solutions team and serve as a resource on assigned projects. Project focus could include one or more of the following:

  • Data analysis, reporting/writing, and presentation preparation.
  • Geologic and hydrogeologic interpretations.
  • Federal grant writing and applications.
  • Planning level cost estimation of water infrastructure projects.
  • Regional Water Planning with a focus on short- and long-term water supply strategy planning.
  • Sustainable infrastructure design.
  • Water supply feasibility evaluations including reuse and aquifer storage and recovery.

 

Under close supervision, the candidate will perform routine aspects of the water resources practice such as engineering assignments and water supply studies requiring knowledge and application of basic hydrology principles. The candidate will build and apply knowledge of hydrologic or hydrogeologic principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.

 

The candidate will receive:

  • Hands-on experience at an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company.
  • Learning opportunities through mentorship and co/lab trainings.
  • Networking opportunities with leading experts in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate is a current student majoring in biology, civil engineering (with a focus on water resources), ecology, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, geology/hydrogeology, hydrology, or a water resources management program.

 

Qualifications and skills:

  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communications skills, both written and oral
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-starter, highly motivated
  • Software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) proficiency is required, ESRI ArcGIS proficiency is preferred
  • Strong technical writing abilities

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required. Current enrollment at a university in related program of specialty. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Professionals have the option of a hybrid work model that offers a balance between working together in person and the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid work model means you will work three (3) days in the office and two (2) days from another location of your choice.

 

This position will be located in Austin, Texas.

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

097

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

 

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

 

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

 

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