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As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing ... BASIC REQUIREMENTS: degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination ...

US Department of the Air Force

$49K/yr

As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing ... BASIC REQUIREMENTS: degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination ...

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An Operations Research Intern applies mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques to solve business problems and improve operational efficiency. They work with large datasets, develop algorithms, and use tools like Python, R, or Excel to analyze trends and make data-driven recommendations. Interns often collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions in areas such as logistics, supply chain management, or resource allocation. This role provides valuable experience in problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making using quantitative methods.

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Applied Research Intern - Water (Fall 2026)

Stantec

Denver, CO • On-site

$23.47 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description


Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
As an intern, you'll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
The applied research intern will support pilot-scale research advancing next-generation water and wastewater treatment technologies. Working closely with the Water BOU's Office of Research, Innovation & Technology (ORIT), the intern will collaborate daily with the research team in Denver, principal investigators, system designers, and the broader ORIT research team (primarily virtually).
This role is field-focused, with daily work conducted at two pilot facilities-a drinking water treatment plant and a wastewater treatment site. The intern will play a key role in advancing innovation in two high-priority areas: PFAS treatment technologies and biological nutrient removal (BNR). The position reports to an Innovation Portfolio Manager within ORIT. The intern will gain hands-on experience in applied research, process engineering principles, experimental design, data analysis, and the role of research in a consulting and client-service environment. This is a full-time summer position with the potential to continue part-time during the academic year.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with ORIT's research team to support:
    • Daily experimental and operational tasks
    • Troubleshooting analytical methods, instrumentation, and mechanical systems
    • Research planning, decision support, and documentation
  • Work onsite daily at two pilot facilities, including a containerized wastewater treatment pilot treating real wastewater. The candidate should be comfortable working in a field environment that can be noisy and physically demanding, and must follow all Stantec safety policies and procedures.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical systems with guidance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct sampling and analytical testing independently, following standard methods and protocols (training provided).
  • Review, interpret, and synthesize academic and industry literature to support research conclusions.
  • Organize, analyze, and visualize data to support technical findings and project decision-making.

Contribute to ORIT's innovation culture, collaborating with colleagues across the water business.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Laboratory experience, including wet chemistry techniques.
  • Ability to independently conduct sampling and analytical testing using established methods.
  • Ability to review and synthesize academic research.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic research environment.
  • Strategic thinking paired with hands-on, tactical execution.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interact with clients.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to share ideas and build innovation culture.
  • Knowledge of water, wastewater, or biosolids treatment processes is beneficial, but not required.
  • Exposure to process engineering and process modeling tools is beneficial, but not required.

Education and/or Experience
  • Currently enrolled in a B.S. or higher degree program in environmental or chemical engineering or related with lab and research experience

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

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