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Engineering Internship - Wastewater Infrastructure Planning

Colorado Springs Utilities
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Engineering Internship - Wastewater Infrastructure Planning 

At Colorado Springs Utilities, the work of the Wastewater Infrastructure Planning Group offers a unique opportunity for college students to engage, contribute and learn about the collection and wastewater treatment systems of the second largest system in the State. 

Within the Engineering Planning Group, we have numerous responsibilities to include modeling, planning and managing the system (both treatment and collections), routine engagement with wastewater operations, large-scale engineering projects/programs and field site visits to monitor the system. This is a transformational time for the wastewater system, as the City of Colorado Springs is poised for significant growth, as well as upcoming regulations and addressing aging infrastructure. Come be a part of the solution that will help fortify the direction of the utility for years to come.  

A Wastewater Planning Internship offers the following learning opportunities:

  • Overview of Colorado Springs and our unique systems and challenges
  • Significant contribution to the Wastewater System Plan, which is our system-wide plan that evaluates the system as it is today, what changes are coming and establishes a 20-year plan for the future
  • Exposure to on-going engineering studies to include the following:
    • Biological nutrient removal study for our J.D. Phillips Water Resource Recovery Facility,
    • The Las Vegas Street Water Resource Recovery Facility Plan that is balancing aging infrastructure, growth and regulatory drivers to develop a 20-year improvement plan
    • Sand Creek Lift Station study and alternative analysis that is evaluating the redundancy and risk for one of our largest and most critical lift stations
    • Indirect Potable Re-Use Study, which is evaluating the implementation of reuse into our system. This study will provide lots of engagement with the water resources, water infrastructure, operations and environmental groups
  • Exposure to water infrastructure planning through project engineering tasks
  • Exposure to program management skills (tools, follow-through, reporting, etc.) to ensure careful processes and standards are followed in program implementation
  • Extensive training in engineering principles with a mix of senior engineers and mid-level engineering teammates
  • Opportunities according to aptitude and enthusiasm to explore further education in water infrastructure planning, project management, and operational engineering.

In this position the wastewater planning intern will be a part of the engineering solution as we conceptualize, evaluate and charter the course for the wastewater system.

*This is a summer only internship from May 27th through August 8th or 15th depending on school schedule
*This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position 
*Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc. 
*Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) and be able to provide documentation if requested.  Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify

Who You Are:  Prospective interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering degree program. Preferred candidates will be pursuing a degree in civil or environmental engineering (ABET accredited program). This individual should be a critical thinker, who can extract information from data to make recommendations while maintaining strong attention to quality, detail, and accuracy.  Modeling software knowledge is a plus, but not required.  Candidates who demonstrate professional demeanor, innovative thinking and educational curiosity will excel within our enterprise..

Who We Are...Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program. As a Temporary employee you will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
    • Vacation –New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
    • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
    • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
    • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
  • Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
  • Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
  • Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
  • Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
  • Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
  • Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
  • Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
  • Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
  • Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)