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Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for motivated environmental engineering/science interns to join and work alongside our expert teams in our Butte, and Anaconda offices. At Woodard & Curran, interns will generally shadow experienced engineers/scientists and participate as a member of our project teams by contributing to actual project design or field oversight. Internships with us are an exceptional opportunity to be able to apply what you have learned "from the classroom" via experience based-learning.

The position will focus on services and support in the field including: environmental field monitoring and sampling of soils, ground water and surface water, assisting in data compilations and evaluations, data collection and reporting. You will also assist office and project personnel in the preparation of reports and submittals. This is an excellent experience for an individual looking to begin their career in the environmental industry.

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a motivated Civil and Environmental Engineering Intern to join our company.
• If you want to jumpstart your career and expand your skills while working alongside talented experts, then this is the opportunity for you!
• You will be involved with project work from your first day, working side-by-side with experienced engineers and scientists to help clients address their water and environmental challenges.
• Exercise your creativity and problem solving skills in a supportive environment where every perspective is valued.
• We are a mission-driven organization that puts our people first, with a culture that focuses on providing meaningful work, engaging challenges, recognition, and reward.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Duties and responsibilities vary based on level of experience and project expectations.
• An intern will generally shadow experienced professionals and participate as a member of a team by contributing to actual projects.
• Interns are able to apply what they have learned "from the classroom" via experience based-learning.
• Possible experience in the following: Various sampling and monitoring methods for soils, sediments, water, and air, contractor oversight , and ArcGIS Pro Map generation.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• The ideal candidate will be a second or third-year Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Sciences student.
• Specific classes taken should include a mix of the following: Surface Water Hydrology, Wastewater Treatment, Stormwater Design and hydraulics, Soils, Fluid Mechanics, Water Quality Chemistry, Groundwater Geology, Environmental Geochemistry, ArcGIS, and Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD).
• An interest in site/civil engineering design, groundwater collection and treatment, site remediation, and compliance are desired.
• Proficiency in CADD and/or ArcGIS, completion of OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPPER certification course, and prior field experience are a plus.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this job opening.

$18.45 - $27.68 an hour

Pay:

This position's anticipated pay range is provided above; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:

Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role's organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings.

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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