Hydrogeology Intern Position with the WDNR

We are offering a hydrogeologist intern position within the Groundwater Section. The intern will assist with the Groundwater Retrieval Network database and work closely with experienced hydrogeologists to explore potential solutions for well owners experiencing water-quality challenges. This internship is a hands-on experience that gives students a meaningful look into real-world groundwater management and provides an excellent introduction to the nature of work in a state agency, making a strong opportunity for career development.

Students can apply through this wisc.jobs link<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwj.wi.gov%2Fpsc%2Fwisjobs%2FCAREERS%2FHRMS%2Fc%2FHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3FPage%3DHRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26Action%3DU%26FOCUS%3DApplicant%26SiteId%3D1%26PostingSeq%3D1%26JobOpeningId%3D19414&data=05%7C02%7Cbketter%40uwm.edu%7Ce304fd2f0e1f4b4319d208de39c2a8cd%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C639011705402334635%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=axZJthS0OOAzP2hrK3QDB01WbRsQR%2F7B30qeQmMlMt4%3D&reserved=0> using the position number 370121. They can also find the position by selecting Department of Natural Resources and choosing as field of interest Environmental Sciences, Agriculture & Natural Resources. Application deadline is February 6, 2026.

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