Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality-of-service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success. We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

Why Join Us?

• Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future.
• Community Focus: We're deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our engineers, scientists, surveyors, and professionals are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference.
• Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Proven Excellence: With a legacy dating back to 1985, SMA is a leading engineering firm in New Mexico, renowned for our commitment to infrastructure, water safety, environmental remediation, and more.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Technical Intern II will be responsible for minor department-specific tasks as directed by department management and will provide support to complete assigned projects. Duties may include technical data entry, data quality review and control, and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate may also engage in additional data management and/or reporting efforts as their availability and skill sets develop. The primary portion of this work is to provide remote GPS location services based on the candidate’s experience and with additional training provided. The selected candidate will report to and be mentored by professional engineers and will receive peer-to-peer coaching and training from a current intern with two years of experience.

This is a full-time, temporary summer position (approximately 10 weeks) based in Ruidoso, NM. The intern will be trained to operate GPS equipment to locate water valves and sewer manholes. The role will involve working outdoors daily alongside a Village of Ruidoso employee to locate infrastructure and assist with traffic control as needed. The position requires travel to Ruidoso each week, with work conducted Monday through Friday to complete a 40-hour workweek.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfill tasks as instructed by your manager.
• Operate GPS equipment (with training) to locate water valves and sewer manholes.
• Perform extensive outdoor fieldwork, including walking for extended periods and assisting with traffic control as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings; take meeting minutes and provide notes to team members.
• Perform research as instructed by your manager.
• Answer phone inquiries and provide information to clients as requested.
• Perform clerical duties including scanning, filing, documentation, and data entry.
• Run general department-related errands.
• Manage databases and prepare reports.
• Provide support for the specified department.
• Work with team leads to operate within standard procedures and protocols to promote consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in developing and maintaining QC checklists and procedures for deliverables.
• Maintain regular communication with team leads to support consistency between projects and offices.

SALARY: $18.00-$21.00 (Hourly)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor’s in science or engineering field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why SMA?
Since 1985, Souder, Miller & Associates has been a leader in providing engineering, survey, and environmental solutions across New Mexico. As the third-largest engineering firm in the state, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges, from designing public infrastructure to environmental remediation. Our employee-driven culture fosters a sense of ownership and community where everyone’s contribution is recognized and valued.

At SMA, you’re not just a team member – you’re an integral part of our journey to success, a mentor to the next generation of engineers, and a leader who shapes the future of the communities we serve.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, drive innovation, and grow with an employee-owned firm, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our legacy.