Student Engineering Intern – Water Resources
About The Position
RESPEC is hiring a temporary, part-time water resources engineering intern for its Denver, Colorado office during summer 2027. The internship is intended to help the student build knowledge and experience in water resources engineering. The intern will support planning, design, and construction work for projects involving areas such as stormwater, water and wastewater, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff is also anticipated. The position may involve hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, calculations and design; preparing reports, figures and technical documents; computer-aided design and drafting; GIS analysis; field work and construction oversight; and client meetings and interaction. Compensation is an hourly wage of $22–$26, depending on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or water resources engineering; juniors, seniors, and recent graduates within one year are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge, experience, or coursework in AutoCAD or similar software and/or GIS.
- Valid driver's license.
- Capability to perform field work.
- Strong problem-solving and math skills, especially in the use of spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
- Support planning, design, and construction of water resources engineering projects.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design.
- Prepare reports, figures, and technical documents.
- Perform computer-aided design and drafting using AutoCAD.
- Conduct GIS analysis.
- Perform field work and construction oversight.
- Participate in client meetings and interaction.
- Work across disciplines with environmental science staff.
Benefits
- Statutory insurance requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
