Jackson State Model Modernization Coastal Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

Overview

This internship is available to Jackson State University students. Please note: You must be a U.S citizen able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment. 

 

Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. Currently, we are seeking 1 Engineering Intern to join our program in Vicksburg, MS and Jackson, MS as a part of the collaborative Numerical Model Modernization Project between Woolpert, USACE ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Lab and Jackson State University. This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week during the summer semester (June- August). 

 

The Engineering Interns will work alongside the Woolpert or USACE ERDC Model Modernization team to test model results in a cloud environment to find and solve software-related problems. Some projects could be testing model results, compiling and building software, and developing scripts.  All these projects directly impact the communities where we live and work.  

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a member of an industry leading Model Modernization team • Gain real-world experience by working on actual projects alongside subject matter experts in hydrology, hydraulics and coastal (HH&C) numerical models. Anticipated Projects will include: • Test model(s) (ADCIRC, CSTORM, etc.) results in a cloud environment to find and solve software-related problems. Work collaboratively with the Model Modernization team to compile and build software required to run CHL models. • Test use cases and workflow steps to ensure comprehensive and seamless integration• Develop and test tutorial sets to showcase the capabilities of use cases • Develop scripts (Python, shell, Matlab, etc.) to facilitate modeling and data analysis efforts • Investigate containerization of numerical models within an HPC environment • Actively participate in daily stand-up meetings and other meetings as required   • Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence • Actively participate in summer intern program activities  

Qualifications

Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.  • Be enrolled as a student at Jackson State University, preferably with at least Junior status (Graduate students encouraged to apply) • Pursuing a degree in Engineering • Have strong written and verbal communication skills • Have a good attitude • Have a passion for learning • Basic knowledge of scripting (python, etc.) • Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

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Please note: You must be a U.S citizen able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.