Intern - Geologist (Summer)
State of South Dakota · Vermillion, SD · 1 mo ago
On-site$22.53/hrFull-time
About the role
The student will assist SD Geological Survey personnel with tasks related to the mapping of the geology and ground water resources of South Dakota.
Responsibilities
- Drilling of test holes and installation of monitoring wells
- Water sampling
- Mapping and data analysis
- GIS mapping of aquifers and bedrock geology
- Seeing and interpreting drill cuttings or core recovered from test holes in glacial and bedrock sediments
- Assisting with geophysical logging of test holes and learning how logs are used to interpret subsurface geology
- Working in multiple geologic settings across South Dakota
Requirements
- Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester
- Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application
- By the start of the internship, must have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program
Qualifications
- Completed college courses covering physical geology, petrology, stratigraphy, and structural geology
- Hydrogeology and geographic information systems (recommended but not required)
- Preference may be given to applicants with junior/senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions
Session: Summer (May - August)
Location: Vermillion
Minimum Salary: $22.53/hr