Drinking Water Engineering Intern

Brown and Caldwell • Full-time • Lakewood, Colorado, United States • 2d ago

Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has an opportunity for a Drinking Water Engineering Intern to provide technical support in our Denver office. We are seeking a motivated and achievement-oriented individual looking to gain practical hands-on experience outside of the classroom. The selected candidate will work with and be mentored by strong, local, and nationally recognized, senior engineers on a variety of environmental-related design and engineering projects. Work will be focused on water quality data and modeling; in particular, contribution to our open-source drinking water treatment modeling tool. Work may also include municipal stormwater, water resources, wastewater collections, wastewater treatment, and drinking water distribution.

As a Drinking Water Engineering Intern, you will perform routine support duties requiring professional training but little or no experience. You may be assigned, under close supervision, to:

Develop R code for new treatment models in BC: OpenWTP, our open-source R package and web application.
Ingest and format data (using programming language of choice) for use in analysis.
Format and organize information for reports.
Perform basic CAD or GIS input or modifications.
Provide basic project support such as formatting and distributing meeting notes, project filing, field site visits, and other general support of project engineers.
Participate in field work at client sites, assisting other team members with laboratory or sampling tasks.
Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s quality assurance/quality control process.

To qualify for an internship, you must be enrolled in a full-time program (minimum nine credit hours per semester) seeking a bachelor’s or graduate degree in environmental engineering or similar field. You also must be in good standing and carry an overall GPA of least 3.0 in your core curriculum, as well as a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills a must
Experience with R or a similar programming language (Python, MATLAB, etc). Experience using git and/or GitHub is a bonus.
Current or upcoming coursework in water treatment, water chemistry, or water resources
Strong technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites
Candidate must have current driver's license and good driving record
Candidate must be physically able to work in the field under varying conditions including the use of personal protective equipment

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $20.20/hr - $27.70/hr

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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