Intern - Hydrometric Services

Summer Internship opportunities are available to students only. To be eligible for a summer internship, students must be graduating after August 7, 2026 or continuing their education. The Summer Internship begins on May 18, 2026  and ends on August 7, 2026.

At the South Florida Water Management District (District), we are committed to making Florida a better place to live and work!

Are you perusing undergraduate/graduate studies in Civil / Environmental / Water Resources / Agricultural Engineering field that wants to be a part of leaving a legacy by working on the world’s largest ecosystem restoration efforts and keeping the hundreds of existing water control structures and pump stations operating to provide flood protection for 9 million residents? You should apply to join the District team, with its diverse workforce, great benefits, and an opportunity to contribute towards preserving South Florida’s crucial water supply and environment.
This position is for an intern interested in contributing to the ongoing ecosystem restoration efforts in South Florida. The role involves contributing to work for the design and operation of the existing and new water control infrastructure for flood protection and to ensure water supply in South Florida. If this work aligns with your professional interests, we encourage you to apply to become part of our diverse team. 

This opening is for a position in the Hydrometric Services Unit (HMS) of the Hydro Data Management (HDM) Section, within the Hydraulics and Hydrology Bureau. HMS is responsible for hydrometric services that include field flow measurements and canal bed scouring assessments made with cutting edge hydroacoustic and geopositioning equipment. 

The selected applicant will be involved in measurements of: 
a)  Open-channel flows near hydraulic structures by advanced hydroacoustic flow meters such as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and acoustic point velocimeters (ADVs). 
b)   Culvert flows by Acoustic Doppler Flowmeter.
c)   Pressurized flows in pipelines by ultrasonic time-of-travel flow meters.
d)   Water stages in open channels by portable stage sensors. 
e)   Canal bed scouring by ADCP-RTK/PPK approaches from a moving boat.


Education/Experience Guide:
Achieved classification as a college level Junior or above in a related degree program at a college or university accredited by a recognized national or regional accreditation association. Must have coursework relevant to the position being accepted and no experience is required. The student must have a 3.0 average or higher and maintain an average grade of B or above in all major fields of study.
  
Undergraduate level interns will be paid $17/hour and work a maximum of 32 hours per week for a maximum  internship duration of 4 months.

Graduate and Doctoral level interns will be paid $19/hour and work a maximum of 32 hours per week for a maximum  internship duration of 4 months. 

Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov