Groundwater Modeling Intern in Phoenix, Arizona at True Environmental

• Assist in building, calibrating, and running numerical groundwater flow models using MODFLOW or similar platforms
• Support collection, organization, and QA/QC of hydrogeologic data (water levels, aquifer parameters, pumping rates, etc.)
• Help prepare model input datasets, grid construction, and boundary condition assignments under senior staff guidance
• Assist with pre-processing of model inputs and post-processing/visualization of model outputs using tools such as Groundwater Vistas and ArcGIS
• Support preparation of technical memoranda, model reports, and figures documenting modeling methods and results
• Participate in literature review and data gathering on site geology, hydrogeology, and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with project teams on groundwater resources projects
• Assist with sensitivity analyses and predictive scenario runs
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project quality assurance and safety protocols
• All other duties as required

Education

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field

Experience

• Coursework in groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, fluid mechanics, or numerical methods
• Familiarity with groundwater modeling concepts such as Darcy’s Law and the Theis non-equilibrium equation
• Basic exposure to modeling software (MODFLOW-based platforms, Groundwater Vistas, or similar) through coursework or self-study
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Python, R, or MATLAB for data processing