Student Intern - Research & Development
This is part-time, temporary position as a Student Intern with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD). This is a highly educational and rewarding experience for a student with a keen interest in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater quality. The hours and schedule are flexible (within traditional business hours). You will work from 20 to 25 hours per week when school is in session and up to 40 hours per week during summer, winter and spring vacations. We will accommodate reasonable personal time-off requests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Setup, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated stormwater samplers, flow measurement devices, rain gauges, anemometers, and associated software and systems
- Collect, analyze and report findings of stormwater runoff data and stormwater best management practices, using Excel™ and proprietary software
- Create and modify AutoCAD™ details and plans
- Populate GIS database with data from published drainage planning studies
- General office assistance and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Student in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with an interest in water resources
- Full-time student with graduation at least 18 months away (we need a minimum 18 month commitment to this internship)
- Must own or have access to automobile with valid Colorado driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
- Satisfactory completion of background investigation (including motor vehicle and criminal investigation)
Availability and Salary
- Immediate Opening
- Compensation: $22.00/hour
- Mileage reimbursement
- Application Closing Date: Until filled
Contact:
Send cover letter, résumé and academic transcript (non-official is OK) to Amelia Deleon, Human Resources Director, adeleon@mhfd.org