Civil Engineering Internship: Water, Design & Bridges

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) offers a summer internship across Water Resources, Civil Design, and Bridge Engineering, rotating between teams to gain hands-on experience under seasoned professionals.

You will work on hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, stormwater quality analysis, civil design for multimodal projects, fieldwork, and prepare reports. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and MS Office is beneficial; 3‑month duration (June–August), paid at $23/hour.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or Graduate student in Civil Engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Civil design

Multimodal transportation

Team collaboration

Report writing

MS Office

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) offers a summer internship across Water Resources, Civil Design, and Bridge Engineering, rotating between teams to gain hands-on experience under seasoned professionals.

You will work on hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, stormwater quality analysis, civil design for multimodal projects, fieldwork, and prepare reports. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and MS Office is beneficial; 3‑month duration (June–August), paid at $23/hour.