Water, Wastewater and Process Engineering Intern

at  Geosyntec Consultants Inc

Overview:
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Water, Wastewater and Process Engineering Intern in our Waterloo, Ontario office to join our Engineering group. The Engineering group provides engineering services for the firm’s clients world-wide specializing in services that emphasize the application of innovative and leading-edge industrial and mining water and wastewater, groundwater remediation and soil remediation applications. The position offers the opportunity to apply engineering (civil, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources) academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) from approximately May until August during the summer semester of 2024. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office and to project sites.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of engineering calculations;
• Preparation of technical reports to communicate data analysis;
• Laboratory and/or fieldwork;
• Design of process engineering systems (i.e. industrial water, wastewater, mine impacted water, and remediation), including sampling and characterization, bench and pilot scale treatability evaluations, PFD and P&ID development, production of detailed engineering drawings and equipment specifications, construction supervision, and commissioning;
• Economic and technical evaluation of treatment technologies;
• Process engineering system evaluation and modelling, resource reduction audits, and operational troubleshooting; and
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas as needed. Tasks will be assigned to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in these technical disciplines and the business of professional consulting services.

Education and Licensure:

• Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant discipline. (required)
• Degree focus area in civil, geotechnical, environmental or water resources engineering, environmental science, or geology. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering background. (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. (required)
• The ability to conduct independent research.
• A team player with a willingness to travel to the US and abroad as required.
• Familiar with industrial processes in relation to wastewater generated in food and beverage, mining, and municipal sectors.
• A valid Canadian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for occasional field assignments.

• Preparation of engineering calculations;
• Preparation of technical reports to communicate data analysis;
• Laboratory and/or fieldwork;
• Design of process engineering systems (i.e. industrial water, wastewater, mine impacted water, and remediation), including sampling and characterization, bench and pilot scale treatability evaluations, PFD and P&ID development, production of detailed engineering drawings and equipment specifications, construction supervision, and commissioning;
• Economic and technical evaluation of treatment technologies;
• Process engineering system evaluation and modelling, resource reduction audits, and operational troubleshooting; and
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas as needed. Tasks will be assigned to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in these technical disciplines and the business of professional consulting services