Blacks in Academia | Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - San Diego at Kennedy Jenks Consultants in San Diego, California, United States

Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - San Diego

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Kennedy Jenks Consultants

Location: San Diego, California
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
Application Deadline:

Job Description

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

We are looking for ambitious achievers to join our 2025 Kickstart Internship Program in San Diego, California!

Your work will support project teams providing solutions for water resources, water quality, wastewater and water treatment, and recycled water planning and implementation issues that our water environment, transportation, and industrial sector clients are facing. You will have opportunities to get involved in significant projects throughout the United States. These projects may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

What we can offer you

Meaningful Projects and Work
Mentorship
Professional Development
Networking and Collaboration

A Day in the Life of an Intern:

Working on a variety of projects which allow you to apply skills and calculations that you have learned in school
Managing ongoing projects and communicating with other team members and clients
Attending and contributing to client meetings
Visiting project sites
Receiving mentorship and advising
Networking with employees and clients

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geology / Hydrogeology
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Drafting /3D Design
Valid U.S driver's license
Completion of one year of qualified study

Pay rate for this position is anticipated to be $20 to $25 per hour, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, geographic location, and performance.

Benefits Summary: Please note that this internship will only provide medical insurance for eligible interns. Traditional employee benefits such as comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other perks are not included. However, we do offer the opportunity for interns to participate in our 401(k) plan, empowering them to begin building their financial future.

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As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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