Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern - Impact Public Safety

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Fleming, Inc. in Greenwood Village, CO, seeks a Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern for mid-May through mid-August. Work with a multidisciplinary team on dam projects, learn design and analysis, and contribute to safety-critical infrastructure.

You’ll assist with analyses, learn standards, attend technical meetings, and support field investigations. The role offers mentorship and potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in dams, hydraulic structures, water resources, or infrastructure resilience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering analyses and design efforts for new dams, dam rehabilitation projects, levees, spillways, outlet works, and other hydraulic structures using computer software and hand calculations.
• Learn and apply engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and design criteria for dam projects.
• Participate in technical meetings, design discussions, and collaborative project teams.
• Assist with field investigations and site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support engineering assessments.
• Help prepare technical reports, technical memoranda, plans, specifications, and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to projects that improve infrastructure resilience, reduce flood risk, and support the safe performance of critical infrastructure.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GIS applications

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Gannett Fleming, Inc. in Greenwood Village, CO, seeks a Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern for mid-May through mid-August. Work with a multidisciplinary team on dam projects, learn design and analysis, and contribute to safety-critical infrastructure.

You’ll assist with analyses, learn standards, attend technical meetings, and support field investigations. The role offers mentorship and potential full-time opportunities after graduation.