Graduate Internship: Water Quality & Reuse Pilot Support

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a part-time Graduate Intern in San Jose to support water quality sampling, pilot studies, data analysis and QA/QC. The role also includes outreach and inter-agency coordination for advanced water purification projects.

The intern will work 20–30 hours per week with a hybrid schedule (60% in-office, 40% telework) and will gain hands-on experience across field and office settings in a major California water program.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (minimum 9 units per term) or recent graduate.
• Available to work 20–30 hours/week during spring, summer, and winter breaks.
• Available to work at least 20 hours/week (Monday–Friday) during the school year.
• Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Hybrid schedule: approximately 60% in-office and 40% telework.
• Contract $32.27/hr part-time 20-30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Collect water/wastewater samples and perform field analysis using various instruments.
• Support water quality data collection, entry, and analysis.
• Prepare technical reviews and field reports.
• Assist with pilot projects and special studies.
• Review technical documents and task deliverables.
• Support permitting activities related to Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management and CEQA processes.
• Assist with potable water reuse outreach and conduct tours at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.
• Support QA/QC activities and database management.

Skills

Data analysis

QA/QC

Field sampling

Technical reviews

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a part-time Graduate Intern in San Jose to support water quality sampling, pilot studies, data analysis and QA/QC. The role also includes outreach and inter-agency coordination for advanced water purification projects.

The intern will work 20–30 hours per week with a hybrid schedule (60% in-office, 40% telework) and will gain hands-on experience across field and office settings in a major California water program.