Our Business?
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. ?
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.?
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Groundwater Modeler Intern - Summer 2025 for our Redmond, WA office. Be involved in projects with our Environment, Remediation , and Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
Use analytical and numerical groundwater models to support contaminated site investigations and water resource projects
Processing and interpretation of model results and hydrogeological data for reports
Learn about geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Actively enrolled as a junior or senior in an accredited Geology or Hydrology or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Understanding of groundwater modelling through course work or undergraduate projects/thesis
Exposure to industry-standard numerical modelling packages (e.g., MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKE SHE)
Written and verbal communication skills (including making presentations, leading discussions, technical documentation, proposal/report writing, etc.), including English fluency
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology or Hydrology or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
Strong all-around academic knowledge of physical hydrogeology and geology
Strong computer skills including working with GIS-type software, digital databases, and visualization software (Leapfrog); and Programming experience including Python, R, and VBA.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $19.13 - $27.50
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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