Engineering Intern with the BOR Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation’s Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility is seeking two Engineering Interns with backgrounds in Environmental, Chemical or Civil Engineering. Successful applicants will join GBI’s Research Associate Program.

The interns will work with an engineer, engineering technician, electrical technician, and/or research scientist. The interns will be matched with the most appropriate mentor and project depending on interest area, education, and previous experience.  

Each intern will be assigned to a project based on their professional goals. In order to maximize the benefit to each intern, the interns will be given a specific assignment and mentor. The specific assignment will vary depending on the interest of the intern as well as the ongoing workload. Assignments may be related to research areas such as desalination using electrodialysis, evaluation and optimization of photovoltaic systems, and creating system drawings and models.

The 12-week internship will be a full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity beginning in mid-May/June, or upon availability and successful adjudication of a DOI Background Investigation.

Alamogordo, NM is in the beautiful Tularosa Basin. There is plenty to see and do with the Lincoln National Forest to the east, Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument to the west, and White Sands National Park at the center of it all. Local attractions include outdoor recreation, museums, observatories, theaters for the performing arts, cultural events, and historical sites. Alamogordo is a starting point for adventure.

• Wage: $19.60-$22.75 per hour DOE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at no cost

• Housing support through bi-weekly stipend

• A Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of two years of progress towards a degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering;

• Prior exposure to and knowledge of general field methodologies and data collection techniques;

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word; 

• A proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience including, co-workers and stakeholders;

• Should be self-motivated with an expressed desire to learn and ability to maintain a positive attitude;

• Ability to work both within a team setting and independently;

• Possess a clean, state-issued driver’s license and exhibit prior experience or a willingness to learn how to drive safely in an off-road setting.

Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application.