Student Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater

UEC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay 21–25 USD

Statutory insurance benefits

Job summary

UEC is seeking an engineering intern to support planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects for public agencies and municipalities in Colorado Springs. You will collaborate with environmental science staff on interdisciplinary tasks to gain practical civil/environmental engineering experience.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering, with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with MS Office

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge or experience in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater engineering projects for public agencies and municipalities.
• Collaborate with environmental science staff on interdisciplinary tasks.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Math skills

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater engineering projects for public agencies and municipalities.
• Collaborate with environmental science staff on interdisciplinary tasks.

About You

The company is looking for:

• A candidate pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering with interest in water and wastewater.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge or experience in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $21 to $25, depending on education and experience.
• Statutory insurance benefits.

Training & Development

The internship provides practical experience in civil and environmental engineering projects, supporting professional growth.