Civil Engineering Summer Intern (Denver)
Our Civil Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of civil/structural project work, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned.
Environmental
Our Environmental group performs tasks requiring the application of standard environmental techniques and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with environmental site assessments, field studies, development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, GIS analysis, site remediation, and preparation of environmental reports, permits, and assessments.
- Performing air and noise quality analyses and permitting.
- Work with construction and design team throughout process, adapting environmental plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Project types include transmission line routing, power generation, construction activities, renewable energy generation and water treatment facilities.
- Conduct environment studies, data recording and analysis, prepare permitting applications and summary reports.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Global Facilities
Project work includes design on sites and facilities in the industries of manufacturing, food processing, on-site energy generation, healthcare, research, and commercial and institutional facilities. Example projects include jet aircraft testing and production facilities, food production facilities, central utility plants, hospitals and research labs, university facilities, and commercial buildings. Some specific tasks for a civil engineer in Global Facilities include:
- Perform storm water work including storm water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water design, civil works and flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
- Perform site development, site access layout, grading and earthwork calculations, and utility routing and coordination.
- Assist in the development of permitting and final documents.
- Assist in the construction administration process including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of utility systems.
- Assist in performing site evaluations and documenting existing site features and utility systems.
- Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Transmission & Distribution
Project work includes design of electrical substations; both overhead and underground high-voltage transmission lines. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Civil tasks with the group include:
- Site planning including drainage and storm runoff calculations, retention pond sizing and design, erosion, and sedimentation control plan, and developing storm water prevention pollution plan (SWPPP).
- Developing design criteria requirements for transmission line design.
- Modeling transmission lines in 3D modeling software.
- Determining geometry, loads, and performance requirements for transmission line structures.
- Coordinating strength and geometry requirements for wire support hardware assemblies.
- Assisting in the construction executing including development of civil construction specifications, cost estimate preparation, and survey coordination.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Water
Projects include storm water design and water and wastewater treatment design. Storm water work includes storm water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water design, water resources, civil works and flood control, and ecosystem restoration. Water and Wastewater work includes the design of facilities for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment.
- Collection and distribution systems design.
- Plant operations, startup and troubleshooting both for municipal and industrial clients.
- Storm water design including storm water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water design, water resources, flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
Hourly Range
$15.75 - $27.20/hour
The expected hourly range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.
Benefits
Interns may participate in our 401(k) retirement program provided plan eligibility requirements are met. Sick leave is accrued based on the actual number of hours worked. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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