Intern - Geologist (Summer)
About The Position
The student will assist SD Geological Survey personnel with tasks related to the mapping of the geology and ground water resources of South Dakota. Tasks will include drilling of test holes and installation of monitoring wells, water sampling, mapping, data analysis, and GIS mapping of aquifers and bedrock geology. Experience will be gained in seeing and interpreting drill cuttings or core recovered from test holes in glacial and bedrock sediments. The student will assist with geophysical logging of test holes and will see how the logs are used to interpret subsurface geology. The selected intern should have had college courses covering the following topics: physical geology, petrology, stratigraphy, and structural geology. Courses recommended, but not required, are hydrogeology and geographic information systems. The student will have the opportunity to work in multiple geologic settings across South Dakota.
Requirements
- Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
- By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
- College courses covering physical geology, petrology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
Nice To Haves
- Courses in hydrogeology
- Courses in geographic information systems
- Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
- Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
- Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions
Responsibilities
- Drilling of test holes and installation of monitoring wells
- Water sampling
- Mapping
- Data analysis
- GIS mapping of aquifers and bedrock geology
- Interpreting drill cuttings or core recovered from test holes in glacial and bedrock sediments
- Assisting with geophysical logging of test holes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
