Graduate Intern Water Resources Intern}

US: Tryfacta • San Jose, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Intern will support the Recycled & Purified Water Unit within the Water Supply Division at Valley Water. The role focuses on water quality monitoring, pilot testing of water treatment technologies, recycled and purified water projects, potable water reuse initiatives, regulatory support, and engineering research. The intern will contribute to projects supporting the Pure Water Silicon Valley program and Reverse Osmosis (RO) Concentrate Management studies. The position is temporary, onsite in San Jose, California, and is limited to 960 hours in a fiscal year. The schedule is part-time, 20–30 hours per week. The start date is to be discussed, and the stated pay rate is $32.27.

Requirements

• Academic or practical exposure to Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of water quality parameters and water/wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience or coursework involving data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Valid California driver's license with a good driving record.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as a continuing student carrying at least 9 units per term, or a recent college graduate.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Water quality sampling and field testing techniques.
• Water/wastewater treatment process knowledge and environmental and civil engineering fundamentals.
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation; technical documentation and report preparation; QA/QC methodologies; database management and record keeping; and engineering feasibility study support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and data accuracy, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, organizational and project support skills, ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines, and adaptability to office and field work environments.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level studies in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to recycled water production and potable water reuse projects.
• Familiarity with Reverse Osmosis (RO) treatment technologies and concentrate management.
• Understanding of permitting and regulatory requirements related to recycled water and water reuse.
• Experience supporting engineering feasibility studies and special research projects.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and database management.

Responsibilities

• Collect water and wastewater samples and perform field analysis using various instruments.
• Collect, analyze, and report water quality data.
• Assist with pilot projects, technical studies, and special research initiatives.
• Conduct technical reviews and prepare engineering field reports.
• Support Reverse Osmosis Concentrate treatment and management projects.
• Assist with permitting activities and CEQA-related processes.
• Support potable water reuse outreach efforts and conduct tours at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.
• Coordinate inter-agency activities through Water Tracker and related initiatives.
• Assist with QA/QC programs, database management, and reporting activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern