Student Engineering Intern – Water Resources

RESPEC Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

RESPEC Inc. is seeking a temporary part-time water resources engineering intern for the Denver, CO office for summer 2027.

You will support planning, design, and construction of water resources projects across stormwater, water, and wastewater domains, with interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, report preparation, AutoCAD drafting, GIS analysis, and field work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil or water resources engineering; junior/senior or recent graduate encouraged.
• AutoCAD or GIS coursework/experience.
• Valid driver\u2019s license and ability to perform field work.
• Strong problem-solving and math, with spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, calculations and design.
• Prepare reports, figures, and technical documents.
• Assist CAD drafting and GIS analysis.
• Support field work and construction oversight.

Skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Field work readiness

Education

Pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree in civil or water resources engineering (junior/senior or recent graduate)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

RESPEC has an opening for a temporary part-time water resources engineering intern to grow their knowledge and experience in water resources in our Denver, CO office. The internship will be offered during the summer of 2027.

If you’re looking to This position involves work tasks that support planning, designing, and constructing various water resources engineering projects. These projects may include work in the fields of stormwater, water and wastewater, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff is also anticipated.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design
• Preparation of reports, figures, and technical documents
• Computer-aided design/drafting (AutoCAD)
• GIS analysis
• Field work and construction oversight

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil or water resource engineering. If you are a junior or senior or a recent graduate (within 1 year) you are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge/experience/course work in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of field work
• Strong problem-solving and math skills, especially in the use of spreadsheets

Additional Information

Compensation:Hourly wage depends on education and experience, range is $22-$26 DOEQ; plus statutory insurance requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.