Hydrogeology Intern

WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) seeks a Hydrogeology Intern for Summer 2027 at our Butte, Montana headquarters. You will join a team of engineers and professionals, applying classroom knowledge to real consulting projects with field and office work.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in water sampling, well design, environmental data analysis, and regulatory concepts while collaborating with experienced staff across the Rocky Mountain region.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in hydrogeology or related degree program.
• Coursework, internship, or experience in hydrogeology or geoscience.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and energetic.
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Work effectively independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable outdoors and willing to travel, including overnight trips.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrogeology projects across the Rocky Mountain region.
• Engage in field and office work to apply engineering principles.
• Learn from experienced professionals on real consulting projects.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and project documentation.

Skills

Hydrogeology knowledge

Field work readiness

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Currently enrolled in hydrogeology/environmental/geoscience/geological engineering program

Tools

Water sampling equipment

Environmental data analysis tools

Job description

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Intern Technical BUTTE, Butte, MT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1064

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Location: Butte, Montana
Anticipated Dates: May - August 2027
Position Type: Internship

Build Your Future with WET

Are you an environmental, geology, or hydrogeology student looking for more than just a summer job? Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is seeking a motivated Hydrogeology Intern to join our team for Summer 2027 at our headquarters in Butte, Montana.

This internship gives you the opportunity to put classroom knowledge into practice while working alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals. You'll contribute to real consulting projects, gain hands-on field experience, and develop practical skills that will help prepare you for a career in engineering consulting.

If you're curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we'd love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

As a Hydrogeology Intern, you'll support a variety of consulting projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region. The position will include a combination of field and office work, providing opportunities to apply engineering principles, learn from experienced professionals, and gain exposure to the day-to-day work of a consulting engineer.

Some overnight travel will likely be required.

Depending on project needs and your experience level, you will have opportunities to learn and assist with:

• Water sampling and analysis
• Monitoring well design and installation
• Drilling and well construction oversight
• Environmental data collection, management, and analysis
• Contaminant plume and groundwater flow mapping
• Contaminated site investigation and environmental cleanup
• Permitting and regulatory compliance
• Hydrogeologic studies for groundwater-sourced water supply projects
• Field investigations and site documentation
• Preparation of technical reports and project deliverables

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be currently enrolled in a hydrogeology,environmental, geoscience, geological engineering,or related degree program
• Have some coursework, internship, or other experience related to hydrogeology, geological, environmental engineering or geoscience
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and energetic
• Have a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Have strong communication and organizational skills
• Be comfortable working in the field and outdoors in a variety of conditions
• Be willing and able to travel, including occasional overnight travel
• Have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to project sites

Why WET?

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a regional geoscience and engineering consulting firm providing environmental, water resources, engineering, and related consulting services throughout the western United States. WET has several offices in Montana, and Wyoming, with projects throughout the western U.S.

At WET, we are committed to developing the next generation of environmental professionals by providing meaningful project experience, mentorship, and opportunities to grow. WET interns have the opportunity to do more than observe—they get involved in real projects and gain practical experience that can help launch their professional careers.

You will work with experienced professionals and have the opportunity to build skills in environmental investigation, remediation, hydrogeology, field sampling, data analysis, and consulting. Our diverse project portfolio provides exposure to a wide range of environmental and water-resource challenges throughout the Rocky Mountain region and the western United States.

If you're looking for an internship where you can build your skills, work on meaningful projects, and gain experience that translates directly to your future career, we'd like to hear from you!

WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

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