Engineer Intern II — Water Resources (Remote‑Friendly)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability

Wellness programs

FSAs & HSAs

Holidays & leave

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Career advancement

PSLF

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified applicants for a Division of Water Resources role. The position focuses on maximizing beneficial use of waters, reviewing water rights, and supporting the State Engineer in hydrologic and geologic analyses.

Open to Colorado residents only. The current work arrangement includes flexible work from home with mandatory in-office training twice monthly and occasional in-state travel for presentations or offsite meetings.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• Substitutions: active licensure as a Professional Engineer may substitute for internship enrollment.
• Preferred qualifications include state experience, water rights knowledge, and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Review substitute water supply plans and replacement plans by evaluating hydrology and engineering data.
• Assess whether plans injure decreed water rights using engineering reports and models.
• Evaluate water rights changes and substitute plans within designated basins.
• Provide technical comments to Division staff on engineering, geologic, legal, and administrative aspects of water rights cases.
• Communicate findings to counties, attorneys, engineers and water users to aid decision making.

Skills

Public service skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Excel

Education

Engineer Intern enrollment

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified applicants for a Division of Water Resources role. The position focuses on maximizing beneficial use of waters, reviewing water rights, and supporting the State Engineer in hydrologic and geologic analyses.

Open to Colorado residents only. The current work arrangement includes flexible work from home with mandatory in-office training twice monthly and occasional in-state travel for presentations or offsite meetings.