Environmental Professional Intern; Surface Water​/Groundwater Monitoring Team Los Alamos, NM

The Opportunity

Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and will be providing program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory. T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with worldwide reach in environmental monitoring, remediation, national security, systems engineering, data management and analytics for federal and commercial customers.

Internship Opportunity – T2S is adding interns for the Surface Water/Groundwater Monitoring Teams to support projects under the N3B Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC). Interns will assist with field work such as collecting storm and surface water samples, completing sample paperwork, maintaining sampling equipment and storm water controls, maintaining surface water gaging stations, conducting site inspections and construction verifications, and data entry.

Responsibilities may include groundwater sampling, baseflows and screening sampling.

Interns will ensure all activities are performed safely, maintain required training, comply with procedural and regulatory requirements, and prioritize safety and security. They must be prepared to pause or stop work if unsafe or compromising security.

• Assist in the collection of groundwater or storm & surface water samples, and maintenance of sample collection equipment and storm water controls.
• Assist in processing water samples to prepare for shipping and analysis.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of stream gaging stations including routine inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and flow measurements as applicable.
• Assist in the completion of field work, including site inspections and construction verifications and/or documenting work completed.
• Maintain quality control throughout the sample collection process.
• Support the project with requesting site access, data entry, and report preparation, as needed.
• Comply with all health & safety policies and practices.
• Other duties in support of the Water Program as assigned.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• Skill and ability to perform basic tasks and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Ability to work with broad objectives, with latitude to determine the best way to accomplish tasks.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment.
• A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Medical benefits, workers compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $20.00 – $24.00 hourly

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Will also be carrying up to 30 pounds while hiking.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; hike; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop,…