Paid Civil Engineering Internship: Water Resources & Design

Shine BrightX LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Denver offers a 3-month internship in civil/environmental engineering focused on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects. You will support stormwater quality analyses, participate in multimodal and highway design, and perform fieldwork across diverse project types.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students in civil or water-resources related fields, with strong communication skills and experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 engineering knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Civil Engineering student (Junior/Senior)

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science (water resources)

Structural Engineering (beneficial)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

Structural analysis software

Job description

Shine BrightX LLC in Denver offers a 3-month internship in civil/environmental engineering focused on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for transportation projects. You will support stormwater quality analyses, participate in multimodal and highway design, and perform fieldwork across diverse project types.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students in civil or water-resources related fields, with strong communication skills and experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation.