Civil Engineering Intern

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Intern for our Denver, CO office. This program offers hands-on experience across civil engineering, surveying, utility investigation, geophysics, and risk management.

You will work with engineers, CAD staff, surveyors, and field crews to document utilities before design and construction. The internship can begin part-time in Fall 2026/Spring 2027 or full-time in Summer 2027, with potential transition to full-time

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of SUE drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with processing and reviewing field-collected utility and survey data.
• Document existing underground utilities with engineers, surveyors, CAD staff, and field crews.
• Assist with utility records research, data reduction, field note review, calculations, and quality checks.
• Review utility investigation information, including field sketches, photographs, records, and electronic field data.
• Assist with permitting and project coordination activities.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, utility plans, surveys, and project specifications.
• Gain exposure to SUE Quality Levels and applicable Colorado requirements.
• Participate in office and field activities to understand data collection and integration into deliverables.
• Work with junior and senior engineers to support project schedules and deliverables.
• Engage in Colliers Engineering & Design internship programming and networking opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Construction Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Intern for our Denver, CO office, with the opportunity to begin part-time in Fall 2026/Spring 2027 or full-time in Summer 2027.

This is not a typical civil engineering internship. As part of our growing Colorado SUE team, you will gain hands-on experience in a specialty practice that combines civil engineering, surveying, utility investigation, geophysics, technology, and risk management.

You will work alongside engineers, surveyors, CAD professionals, and experienced field staff to investigate, document, and help clients understand existing underground utilities before design and construction. Our Denver SUE group operates with the flexibility and exposure of a small team while supported by the resources of a national engineering firm.

This internship is intended to provide meaningful project experience, and strong performers may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of SUE drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with processing and reviewing field-collected utility and survey data.
• Work with engineers, CAD staff, surveyors, and field crews to document existing underground utilities.
• Assist with utility records research, data reduction, field note review, calculations, and quality checks.
• Review utility investigation information, including field sketches, photographs, records, and electronic field data.
• Assist with permitting and project coordination activities.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, utility plans, surveys, and project specifications.
• Gain exposure to SUE Quality Levels and utility investigation practices in accordance with ASCE 38-22 and applicable Colorado requirements.
• Participate in both office and field activities to better understand how utility data is collected, evaluated, and incorporated into engineering deliverables.
• Work alongside junior and senior engineers and other technical professionals to support project schedules and deliverables.
• Participate in Colliers Engineering & Design's internship programming, including networking, professional development, and exposure to other disciplines within the firm.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in utilities, infrastructure, surveying, construction, or subsurface investigation.
• Basic AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Prior coursework or experience involving utilities, telecommunications, surveying, GIS, or geomatics is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable transportation to the office and project sites.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $18.00 to $24.00 per hour (Depending on Qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.