Civil Engineering Intern

Job Title: Civil Engineering Technician Intern
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Apply your engineering studies as the Civil Engineering Technician Intern with Sealaska's team at the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) this summer!
The goal of the internship is to introduce you to a career in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on dam safety. You will learn the key components of a federal dam safety program and apply your skills and training in science and engineering to complete various tasks related to several of these components. Overall, the intern will receive a hands-on applied experience to complement your academic training.
Sealaska's subsidiary MBS works directly with the Branch of Safety of Dam at the BIA. The team administers dam safety activities on Native lands and coordinates with safety officers at BIA regional offices and local agencies. They perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and risk assessment analyses for the dams in our program, support development and exercises for Emergency Action Plans, support early warning systems at many program dams, and support comprehensive and periodic reviews for the program's dams.
Actual projects will be tailored to the interests and skills of the intern. Some example projects include:

• Work with a lead engineer to support hydrology and hydraulic analyses.
• Develop hazard levels for use within an Emergency Action Plan.
• Work with a GIS Specialist to learn geospatial analysis skills to support engineering efforts or to develop maps for final reports.

This internship can take place remotely via telecommute. There may be opportunity to travel to the MBS/BIA office in Lakewood, Colorado or one of the reservations supporting by this work.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn about Civil Engineering career paths as it relates to dam safety.
• Work with a lead engineer to support hydrology and hydraulic analyses.
• Develop hazard levels for use within an Emergency Action Plan.
• Work with a GIS Specialist to learn geospatial analysis skills to support engineering efforts or to develop maps for final reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering
• Experience with spreadsheets
• Interested in learning modeling and geographical information systems (GIS)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to travel as needed

Education and Experience:

• Must be age 18 at time of hire

• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Skills related to basic computer programming (scripting), GIS, hydrology, hydraulics, or geospatial modeling of hydrologic/hydraulic and/or geologic/geotechnical systems.
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 22, 2024.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• Submit a cover letter describing why they are seeking an internship with MBS to work with the BIA in the field of dam safety and what they hope to learn/accomplish as part of the internship.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program
The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe*
*"Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Internship
• Min Hiring Rate $22.00
• Max Hiring Rate $22.00
• Travel Required Yes

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