Water Resources-Data Science

Michael Baker is actively seeking an Intern for the Emergency Management and Response group of the Alexandria, Virginia office.  As a part this group, the highly motivated Water Resources-Data Science intern will join our cooperative team that concentrates on coastal engineering, hydrology and  hydraulics, and data science. The intern will be involved in a variety of water resources projects, with an emphasis on 2D H&H Modeling, Coastal Modeling, and GIS, all powered by data science, advanced analytics, and machine learning. Their proficiency in water resources, GIS, and data analytics will be utilized to deliver solutions in the area of flood risk assessment and management. Responsibilities may include:

Responsibilities include: 

1. Apply data science and analytics techniques to extract insights from large datasets.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of 2D H&H and Coastal Models.
3. Analyze and model flood risk data using GIS tools. 
4. Experience running 2D models on High Performance Computing (HPC) Linux Machines 
5. Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems.
6. Build data automation scripts and UI/UX for inhouse data processing scripts.
7. Collaborate with the Modeling and Data Solutions (MIDAS) and Data Analytics and Automation (DAA) teams to design and implement end-to-end data pipelines.
8. Present findings to team members  in a clear and actionable manner.
9. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to translate data into actionable insights for risk managers, policymakers, and financial institutions.