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As an Intern, you will support the team by assisting with numerical groundwater model development, data analysis, and technical reporting, gaining hands-on experience in groundwater flow modeling.
### What you'll do
- Assist in building, calibrating, and running numerical groundwater flow models using MODFLOW or similar platforms
- Support collection, organization, and QA/QC of hydrogeologic data (water levels, aquifer parameters, pumping rates, etc.)
- Help prepare model input datasets, grid construction, and boundary condition assignments under senior staff guidance
- Assist with pre-processing of model inputs and post-processing/visualization of model outputs using tools such as Groundwater Vistas and ArcGIS
- Support preparation of technical memoranda, model reports, and figures documenting modeling methods and results
- Participate in literature review and data gathering on site geology, hydrogeology, and regulatory frameworks
- Collaborate with project teams on groundwater resources projects
- Assist with sensitivity analyses and predictive scenario runs
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project quality assurance and safety protocols
- All other duties as required
Education
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field
- Coursework in groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, fluid mechanics, or numerical methods
- Familiarity with groundwater modeling concepts such as Darcy’s Law and the Theis non-equilibrium equation
- Basic exposure to modeling software (MODFLOW-based platforms, Groundwater Vistas, or similar) through coursework or self-study
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Python, R, or MATLAB for data processing
Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Environmental/Civil Engineering
- Previous experience with MODFLOW-family of codes or commercial groundwater modeling GUIs (e.g., GMS, Groundwater Vistas, ModelMuse)
- Experience with ArcGIS software for spatial data management and figure preparation
- Prior internship or research experience at an environmental consulting firm or regulatory agency
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing model files and datasets
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
