Job Description

WWC Geological Interns provide geologic and environmental support to project managers for NEPA environmental documents, environmental and water sampling and analyses, regulatory permitting, water and wastewater systems, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, economic geology and related projects. Conduct field investigations and document field data. The position also assists in general administrative duties assigned to them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Provides geologic and environmental support to project managers for various types of projects
• Conducts field investigations to support design work
• Assists with the preparation of reports, environmental documents, permit applications and other project deliverables
• Prepare geologic figures in Civil3D or ArcGIS or other relevant software
• Understands and incorporates applicable client requirements, standards and specifications
• Works closely with geologists, engineers and other technical staff to coordinate project efforts
• *Performs all other duties and tasks assigned by the Project Manager

* These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Attending a two-year or four-year college and studying in the field of geology or related fields

QUALITIES:

• Embodies WWC Engineering's core values (service, quality, and integrity)
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate the flow of technical information
• Possess a general understanding of geological concepts
• Ability to produce accurate, thorough, and timely delivery of information
• Ability to provide support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate
• Positive attitude, professional manner and excitement to work in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and needs in a positive manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can be low to moderate.

This position will involve some travel (using WWC vehicles) and thus this offer is made on the condition that you have a valid driver's license and that you are able to be covered by WWC's vehicle insurance. This offer is also contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. Please note that this is an offer of at-will employment and does not constitute an employment contract between us.

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