Water Resources Intern

Salary: $20.82 - $23.43 Hourly Location : Chanhassen, MN Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-01 Department: Engineering Opening Date: 01/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description WATER RESOURCES INTERN - GET PAID TO EXPLORE! $20.82-$23.43/hr | Paddle, Inspect, Protect! | Make an Impact Love the outdoors? Enjoy hands-on work that makes a real difference? Want to say your job includes kayaking, sonar mapping, and environmental protection? Then this internship is for you! WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: - Explore & Inspect: Conduct visual inspections of stormwater outfalls, ponds, and infrastructure using GPS and Cartegraph an asset management software. Learn to complete visual site inspections with use of a drone. - Paddle & Map: Use a kayak and sonar equipment to create bathymetric maps of stormwater ponds. - Protect & Educate: Assist in developing programs and outreach materials to maintain compliance with the MS4 permit. - Inspect & Communicate: Visit active construction and development sites to ensure erosion control measures are in place, working with contractors and property owners to protect water resources. - Data Collection & Management: Collect environmental water quality data, update GIS stormwater infrastructure database, and record field data. - Sample & Analyze: Collect and process water samples for a water quality monitoring program. - Support & Assist: Help the Engineering Department with customer service, document updates, and GIS mapping. - Collaborate: Work with other departments within the city including Environmental, Forestry, GIS, Public works and Engineering to support ongoing initiatives. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: - Current Student in Environmental Science, GIS, Water Resources, Engineering, or a related field. - Tech-Savvy - Comfortable using Microsoft Office, and if you know GIS, AutoCAD, or GPS software, that's a plus! - Certification Ready - EM2001 Erosion Control certification is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who have the certification or can get it prior to start of work. - Outdoor Enthusiast - Must be okay with field work in all weather conditions, lifting 15-20 lbs, and operating a kayak. - Great Communicator - You'll be working with city staff, contractors, and the public, so professional and friendly interactions are a must! - Licensed to Drive - A valid Class D Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record is required. - Field-Ready - Ability to adapt to both office and field work WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB: - You'll make a real impact on the environment. - You get to work outdoors AND on the water. - Gain hands-on experience with GIS, water quality monitoring, and stormwater management. - Competitive pay for meaningful work. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Apply today and take your passion for the environment to the next level! Learn more about the City of Chanhassen's internship program here: This position is not benefit eligible.

Created: 2026-03-10