Groundwater Modeling Intern at True Environmental in Phoenix, AZ

Summary: True Environmental is a leading environmental and engineering services consulting firm. As a Groundwater Modeling Intern, you will assist with numerical groundwater model development, data analysis, and technical reporting, gaining hands-on experience in groundwater flow modeling. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Environmental/Civil Engineering - Previous experience with MODFLOW-family of codes or commercial groundwater modeling GUIs (e.g., GMS, Groundwater Vistas, ModelMuse) - Experience with ArcGIS software for spatial data management and figure preparation - Prior internship or research experience at an environmental consulting firm or regulatory agency - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing model files and datasets - Excellent oral and written communication skills Required Skills: Groundwater flow modeling, MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, ArcGIS, Hydrogeologic data QA/QC, Python, R, MATLAB, Darcy’s Law, Theis non-equilibrium equation, Numerical methods, Microsoft Office Suite