Integrated Water Management Intern - Summer 2024

Stantec

Mar 24

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Summer Internship
Sustainability
Pasadena

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for working on multi-disciplinary teams of project managers, project engineers and staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.
Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
Education and Experience:
In progress toward a Master’s degree (minimum) in environmental management or analysis, sustainability or resilience studies, public policy (environmental or natural resources focus), or environmental economics, or similar; with a minimum of 1 year of related undergraduate coursework or work experience.
Cover Letter
Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following:
Quantitative and/or qualitative environmental analysis
Development of criteria to evaluate ecosystem performance or health.
Public policy related to sustainability, natural resources, or climate adaptation.
Economic and political context of water provision in California.

Responsibilities

Gain and apply experience in California water resources including provision of safe drinking water, integrated water resources management, applicable laws/policies/regulations, and water governance and community engagement.
Conduct research and assessments to support water supply, sanitation, flood, or stormwater management efforts at local and watershed scales.
Contribute to evaluations and assessments in support of struggling and failing drinking water systems across California through the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) program.
Support County-level drought resilience planning through the California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) Program.
Perform project administration tasks including preparing reports and memos, gathering information, design, writing proposals, drafting correspondence, and completing progress reports.
Work in-person from the Pasadena office at least two consecutive days per week.
Travel within California as needed for project work, not to exceed 10%.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Stantec

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1954

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.