Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality Scientist Intern in our Jefferson City or Saint Louis, Missouri office for the spring/summer of (2025).  The position offers the opportunity to apply aquatic ecological, water quality, and scientific academic knowledge to real-world situations while learning business skills for a successful consulting career. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the spring/summer of 2025. Candidates may have the ability to return to the position for additional semester rotations during their undergraduate or graduate studies.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting fieldwork (up to 80%) such as stormwater, surface water or aquatic biological sampling and monitoring using scientific sampling equipment and procedures.
• Assisting with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit reviews and effluent limitation calculations using computer-based technical tools.
• Technical writing of draft reports and memoranda.
• Data input and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
• Following instructions and interacting with engineers, scientists, office administrative staff, and subcontractor personnel.
• Local travel or driving to project sites as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in an applicable field. (required)
• Degree focus areas in fisheries, wildlife, ecology, limnology, or environmental sciences. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS, and/or Microsoft Office suite. (preferred)
• Experience with inland lakes, riverine systems, boating. (preferred)
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)