What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship in Groundwater Management – Water Resources/Engineering position at Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)?
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Summer Internship in Groundwater Management – Water Resources/Engineering
Location: Valley Water Headquarters (5750 Almaden Expy. San Jose, CA)
1 Internship Available!
OVERVIEW
Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining priceless career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, a summer internship with Valley Water may be the best choice for you! Come apply your talents to help secure safe and clean water for a healthy environment.
Our Commitment:
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
About Next Gen Career Pathway’s Summer Internships:
Our popular internship program provides excellent opportunities to explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network! As part of the Valley Water community, you get an insider’s perspective on the way we work and the impact we are able to make. The Summer 2025 Internship Program will provide interns with training and experience leveraging collaboration tools while either working on-site or hybrid. Summer Interns will be given one-on-one mentorship, professional development training and an hourly pay of $26.31. At the end of the program interns are to prepare and present a Capstone presentation to share their experience and achievements.
About The Groundwater Management Unit:
The Groundwater Management Unit helps ensure continued groundwater sustainability by providing accurate and timely information on current and forecasted groundwater conditions; ensuring continued Valley Water compliance with California Water Code Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requirements; and implementing programs to protect groundwater resources.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS: This internship will be reporting in-person. This position is not eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The intern is expected to report to Valley Water Headquarters for the duration of the internship.
Required License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO ARE:
- Students pursuing a major in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a similar field.
- Have taken courses in groundwater or water resources.
- Enjoy being in the field (sunshine, fresh air, gentle breezes, summer heat) as well as the office.
- Have a strong interest in water resources and sustainable groundwater management projects.
- Have a valid California driver license and have some driving experience.
- Are familiar with GIS.
AS AN INTERN YOU WILL:
- Participate in biweekly learning sessions held every other Friday alongside fellow interns, focusing on elevating career readiness and cultivating professional development skills.
- Support the team with scheduling and conducting domestic well sampling and/or other groundwater field studies.
- Assist with groundwater data validation and analysis projects, including statistical and GIS-based analyses.
- Assist with various analyses related to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
- Present on engineering topics.
- Advance your AutoCAD and Civil3D capabilities.
- Assist with other tasks as assigned.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate & graduate students who are third year and above enrolled in a college/university for Fall 2025.
- Pass a pre-employment screening process, including a background check.
- Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start of assignment.
- Can work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer Internship Program
- May 27 – August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
- June 16 – September 5, 2025 (Quarter Students)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We will be accepting applications from February 3rd through February 17, 2025. You will need to provide the following with the online application:
- Fully completed online Employment Application with all required questions answered. We are very interested in learning about your previous work experience, school projects, volunteer events and/or extracurricular activities.
- Complete the supplemental questions in the job application with detail and honesty. These questions will help us get to know you better. Please tailor your answer to the specific internship you are applying for. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
- Resumes and cover letters are optional but are helpful and appreciated by the Managers reviewing the applications.
- Interns who have participated in the Valley Water's Summer Internship Program in past years are not eligible to apply.
Salary : $26
