Civil Engineering Internship - Multi-Disciplinary - I0022

UEC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC is offering a summer internship in Denver, CO for Civil Engineering students (junior/senior or graduate). You will assist in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects, support stormwater quality assessments, and contribute to multimodal design efforts including roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure.

Fieldwork and data collection across diverse project types are involved.

Qualifications

• Undergrad (Junior or Senior) or Grad student in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.
• Coursework in transportation, water resources, or structural engineering beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects, including basin studies.
• Support stormwater quality analysis and MS/BMP considerations for construction phases.
• Contribute to civil design for multimodal and highway projects (roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit).
• Perform field data collection and analysis across various project types.
• Assist in analysis and design of transportation structures (bridges, retaining walls, box culverts).
• Prepare reports, specifications, construction docs, and presentations.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, and structural analysis tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Fieldwork

Communication

Excel

Word

Education

Civil Engineering student (Junior/Senior or Graduate)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects, including small and large basin studies.
• Support stormwater quality analysis and help determine best management practices for construction and post-construction phases.
• Participate in civil engineering design for multimodal and highway projects, including roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure.
• Conduct fieldwork, data collection, and analysis across multiple project types.
• Assist in the analysis and design of transportation structures, such as bridges, retaining walls, and box culverts.
• Prepare reports, specifications, construction documents, and presentations.
• Utilize industry software and tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, and structural analysis programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or Graduate student in Civil Engineering or a related field (Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science with a water resources focus, or Structural Engineering).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.
• Coursework or project experience in transportation, structural, or water resources engineering is beneficial.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Availability for a 3-month internship (approximately June – August).
• Preferred skills include experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, fieldwork experience, familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and CDOT Bridge Design Policies, and basic knowledge of structural analysis techniques and engineering principles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay starts at $23.00 per hour.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026